annunciator
Americannoun
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an announcer.
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a signaling apparatus, generally used in conjunction with a buzzer, that displays a visual indication when energized by electric current.
noun
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a device that gives a visual indication as to which of a number of electric circuits has operated, such as an indicator in a hotel showing in which room a bell has been rung
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a device giving an audible signal indicating the position of a train
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a less common word for announcer
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of annunciator
1745–55; annūntiātor; see annunciate, -tor
Example Sentences
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The little destroyer lurched as her helm was put over and the engine-room annunciator called for full speed ahead.
From Time Magazine Archive
Village hunt, why possible in populous China, 174; the bald annunciator of the hare-hunt, 175, 176; the hunt described, 176; resulting quarrels, 176-178.
From Village Life in China A Study in Sociology by Smith, Arthur H.
Projected on one wall was a picture of the cabman facing the lobby annunciator, fifty-three stories down.
From New Hire by Dryfoos, David M.
He then investigated the subject of telegraphy, and in 1867 patented a telegraphic switch and annunciator.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various
Ordinary annunciator wire, No. 20, is good and cheap.
From How Two Boys Made Their Own Electrical Apparatus Containing Complete Directions for Making All Kinds of Simple Apparatus for the Study of Elementary Electricity by St. John, Thomas M. (Thomas Matthew)
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