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oscillator

/ˈɑsəˌleɪtər/ /ˈɒsəˌleɪtər/

Meanings
noun
A tuned electronic circuit used to generate a continuous output waveform.

Examples :

"The radio in the classroom used an oscillator to produce a stable, consistent signal for the students' listening activity. "
electronics device signal frequency electric technical machine

Related Words

Illustration orientation

orientation noun

/ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/

The determination of the relative position of something or someone.

"The teacher explained the orientation of the classroom, showing where the desks, whiteboard, and door were located. "

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

Illustration horizontal

horizontal noun

/ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ /ˌhɔːɹəˈzɑːntəl/

A horizontal component of a structure

"The horizontal of the classroom desk is sturdy enough to hold a large stack of books. "

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration continuous

continuous adjective

/kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/

Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption

"a continuous current of electricity"

Illustration electronic

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

Illustration consistent

consistent noun

/kənˈsɪstənt/

(in the plural) Objects or facts that are coexistent, or in agreement with one another.

"The consistent of the student's grades showed a steady improvement throughout the year. "

Illustration technician

technician noun

/tekˈnɪʃən/

A person who studies or practises technology.

"The computer technician fixed the broken printer in the school library. "

Illustration listening

listening verb

/ˈlɪs.nɪŋ/

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

"Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music."

Illustration generations

generations noun

/ˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃənz/

The fact of creating something, or bringing something into being; production, creation.

"The generations of new ideas at the company kept it ahead of the competition. "

Illustration alternates

alternates noun

/ɔlˈtɜrnət͡s/ /ælˈtɜrnət͡s/

That which alternates with something else; vicissitude.

""Life is a mix of good and bad; joy and sorrow are the alternates we all experience." "

Illustration oscillations

oscillations noun

/ˌɑsəˈleɪʃənz/ /ˌɒsəˈleɪʃənz/

The act of oscillating or the state of being oscillated

"The child's swing showed wide oscillations as she pumped her legs. "