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radio

DEFINITIONS OF: radio

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n medium for communication

Synonyms:
radiocommunication, wireless
Type of:
broadcasting
taking part in a radio or tv program

n an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals

Synonyms:
radio receiver, radio set, receiving set, tuner, wireless
Types:
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clock radio
a radio that includes a clock that can be set to turn it on automatically
crystal set
an early radio receiver using a crystal detector
heterodyne receiver, superhet, superheterodyne receiver
a radio receiver that combines a locally generated frequency with the carrier frequency to produce a supersonic signal that is demodulated and amplified
push-button radio
a radio receiver that can be tuned by pressing buttons
Type of:
receiver, receiving system
set that receives radio or tv signals

n a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves

Synonyms:
wireless
Types:
radiotelegraph, radiotelegraphy, wireless telegraph, wireless telegraphy
the use of radio to send telegraphic messages (usually by Morse code)
Type of:
communication system
a system for communicating

v transmit messages via radio waves

“he radioed for help”
Type of:
communicate, intercommunicate
transmit thoughts or feelings

adj indicating radiation or radioactivity

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