transceiver
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of transceiver
First recorded in 1935–40; trans(mitter) + (re)ceiver
Example Sentences
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The statistics are sobering; if you're carrying a transceiver there is a 70% chance you'll survive an avalanche, according to emergency crews.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
The chip integrates a radio transceiver, a wireless power circuit, digital control electronics, power management, data converters, and the analog components necessary for both recording and stimulation.
From Science Daily • Dec. 9, 2025
The companion was able to locate Burks quickly by turning on his transceiver, the Baker County Sheriff’s Office said.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024
The company was awarded MFi certification for its DW3110 integrated Impulse Radio UWB wireless transceiver, so now other companies can buy this chip to integrate it into their own accessories and use Apple’s Nearby Interactions.
From The Verge • Jul. 22, 2022
Werner runs the needle through the frequencies, switches bands, retunes the transceiver again, scouring the static.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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