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Definition & Meaning of "generator"in English

Generator
01

a machine that produces electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy 

generator definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
generators
Examples
The hydroelectric generator harnesses the power of flowing water to produce electricity for nearby communities. 
02

an electronic device for producing a signal voltage, often used in testing or for creating specific electrical waveforms 

generator definition and meaning
Examples
The engineer used a generator to create a sine wave signal for the test circuit. 
03

a device that creates gas or vapor by converting energy from another source 

Examples
The steam generator heated the water to produce high-pressure vapor for the turbines. 
04

a person who initiates an action, idea, or process 

Examples
She was the main generator of ideas during the brainstorming session. 
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