radio
wireless telegraphy or telephony: speeches broadcast by radio.
an apparatus for receiving or transmitting radio broadcasts.
a message transmitted by radio.
pertaining to, used in, or sent by radio.
pertaining to or employing radiations, as of electrical energy.
to transmit (a message, music, etc.) by radio.
to send a message to (a person) by radio.
to transmit a message, music, etc., by radio.
Origin of radio
1Other words from radio
- pre·ra·di·o, adjective
Other definitions for radio- (2 of 2)
a combining form with the meanings “dealing with radiant energy” (radiometer), “employing or dealing with radio waves” (radioacoustics; radiolocation; radiotelephone), “emitting rays as a result of the breakup of atomic nuclei” (radioactive; radiocarbon), “characterized by, employing or dealing with such rays” (radiography; radiopaque; radiotherapy).
Origin of radio-
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How to use radio in a sentence
Charles “Father” Coughlin, a raving anti-Semite, was one of the most popular radio hosts in the country.
Why Was Bess Myerson the First and Last Jewish Miss America? | Emily Shire | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTDuring coverage of that issue, Farrell went on a WSMB AM radio talk show to defend Duke.
Speaking to a local radio station today Antonella Ramelli said the video gives her hope.
Jihadis Release New Year’s Eve Video of Italian Female Hostages | Jamie Dettmer, Barbie Latza Nadeau | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTYet another video catches the sounds of the gunshots and shows Brinsley standing by the parked radio car.
However, an article designed to act as a tie-in to the piece has been published as planned in the BBC magazine radio Times.
Pulled Documentary Says William Felt ‘Used’ by Charles’ Push for Camilla | Tom Sykes | December 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
I am going to get a book about it, and that will tell us just what to do in getting a radio set established.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn | Margaret PenroseJessie had noted down the things she thought it would be safe to order before speaking to her father about the radio matter.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn | Margaret PenroseThat afternoon Mr. Norwood brought home the radio receiving set in the automobile.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn | Margaret PenroseFor the next few days Jessie and Amy were busy almost all day long, and evening too, with the radio.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn | Margaret PenroseShe was scared to death that the lightning would strike the house because of the radio aerial.
The Campfire Girls of Roselawn | Margaret Penrose
British Dictionary definitions for radio (1 of 2)
/ (ˈreɪdɪəʊ) /
the use of electromagnetic waves, lying in the radio-frequency range, for broadcasting, two-way communications, etc
Also called (esp Brit): wireless an electronic device designed to receive, demodulate, and amplify radio signals from sound broadcasting stations, etc
a similar device permitting both transmission and reception of radio signals for two-way communications
the broadcasting, content, etc, of sound radio programmes: he thinks radio is poor these days
the occupation or profession concerned with any aspect of the broadcasting of sound radio programmes: he's in radio
(modifier) relating to, produced for, or transmitted by sound radio: radio drama
short for radiotelegraph, radiotelegraphy, radiotelephone
(modifier)
of, relating to, employed in, or sent by radio signals: a radio station
of, concerned with, using, or operated by radio frequencies: radio spectrum
(modifier) (of a motor vehicle) equipped with a radio for communication: radio car
to transmit (a message) to (a person, radio station, etc) by means of radio waves
Origin of radio
1British Dictionary definitions for radio- (2 of 2)
denoting radio, broadcasting, or radio frequency: radiogram
indicating radioactivity or radiation: radiochemistry; radiolucent
indicating a radioactive isotope or substance: radioactinium; radiothorium; radioelement
Origin of radio-
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Scientific definitions for radio
[ rā′dē-ō ]
The equipment used to generate, alter, transmit, and receive radio waves so that they carry information.
Relating to or involving the emission of radio waves.
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