transmitter Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun someone who transmits a message
    sender.
    • return to sender
  2. noun any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease
    vector.
    • mosquitos are vectors of malaria and yellow fever
    • fleas are vectors of the plague
    • aphids are transmitters of plant diseases
    • when medical scientists talk about vectors they are usually talking about insects
  3. noun set used to broadcast radio or tv signals
    sender.

WordNet


Trans*mit"ter noun
Definitions
  1. One who, or that which, transmits; specifically, that portion of a telegraphic or telephonic instrument by means of which a message is sent; -- opposed to receiver.

Webster 1913