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Definition of terminator - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
science fictionandroid designed to destroy humans
- The terminator was programmed to hunt down its targets.
2.
computingTECH. character marking end of document or transmissionTECH.
- The terminator indicates the end of the data stream.
3.
astronomyTECH. boundary between the light and dark side of a celestial bodyTECH.
- The moon's terminator was clearly visible through the telescope..
4.
exterminatorUS person who exterminates pestsUS
- The terminator was called to deal with the infestation.
5.
technologyTECH. device absorbing reflection in transmission lineTECH.
- An electrical terminator was used to prevent signal loss.
6.
chemistryTECH. DNA sequence stopping RNA transcriptionTECH.
- The terminator sequence halted the transcription process.
Images of terminator
boundary between the light and dark side of a celestial body
Origin of terminator
Latin, terminare (to end)
Terms with terminator included in their meaning
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terminator
line separating lit and shaded regions
acr: Terminator 2
famous science fiction movie from 1991
Examples of terminator in a sentence
The terminator's mission was to eliminate all threats. The software uses a terminator to signal completion. A terminator is essential for proper data parsing. The terminator on Mars was fascinating to observe. Astronomers studied the terminator to understand the planet's rotation. The terminator ensured the building was pest-free.
A skilled terminator can handle any rodent problem. The terminator was installed to ensure data integrity. A terminator is essential for high-speed data networks. Scientists studied the terminator to understand gene expression. The terminator was crucial in the genetic experiment.
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- French:terminator, caractère de fin, ...
- German:Terminator, Endzeichen, ...
- Italian:terminator, terminatore, ...
- Spanish:terminator, terminador, ...
- Portuguese:exterminador, terminador, ...
- Chinese:终结者, 终止符, ...
- Japanese:ターミネーター, 終端記号, ...
- Arabic:روبوت قاتل, مُحَدِّد اَلنِّهايَة, ...
- Hebrew:מְחַסֵּל, תּוֹ סִיּוּם, ...
- Russian:терминатор, дезинсектор, ...
- Ukrainian:термінатор, дезінсектор, ...
- Hindi:टर्मिनेटर, समापन संकेत, ...
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