Receiver Definition
rĭ-sēvər
receivers
noun
receivers
A thing that receives.
Webster's New World
A device, such as a part of a radio, television set, or telephone, that converts incoming electromagnetic signals into sound, light, or electrical signals.
American Heritage
A person appointed by a court to receive and responsibly administer funds or property connected with ongoing litigation.
American Heritage
A person who receives.
Webster's New World
A person who knowingly buys or receives stolen goods.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- pass catcher
- pass receiver
- liquidator
- recipient
- telephone receiver
- receiving system
- telephone
- receptacle
- fence(receiver of stolen goods)
- fence
- donee
- addressee
- heir
- collector
- beneficiary
Other Word Forms of Receiver
Noun
Singular:
receiver
Plural:
receiversOrigin of Receiver
-
receive + -er
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