receiver

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /rəˈsi.vɚ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /rɪˈsiː.və/

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Noun

Singular receiver

Plural receivers

1. (countable) A receiver is an electronic device that changes a radio signal into useful information.
2. (countable) (law) A receiver is an attorney or trustee who temporarily either owns or manages property that is the subject of a lawsuit.

Related words

• transmitter
• radio