converter

noun

con·​vert·​er kən-ˈvər-tər How to pronounce converter (audio)
: one that converts: such as
a
: the furnace used in the Bessemer process
b
or convertor : a device employing mechanical rotation for changing electrical energy from one form to another (as from direct current to alternating current or vice versa)
also : a radio device for converting one frequency to another
c
: a device for adapting a television or radio receiver to receive channels or frequencies for which it was not originally designed
a cable converter
FM converter
d
: a device that accepts data in one form and converts it to another
analog-digital converter

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Induction converter disc: An interface disk that enables non-induction cookware to be used on induction surfaces. Alice Knisley Matthias, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025 Watch local news or social network neighborhood forums to monitor epidemics of local converter thefts, and take extra precautions. Josh Max, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 Karaoke systems use microphones and speakers, which require analog-to-digital converters to digitize the sound. Thomas Coughlin, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025 The dithered aesthetic remains popular today among some digital artists and indie game makers, with modern tools like this web converter that allows anyone to transform photos into the classic Atkinson dither style. ArsTechnica, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for converter

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First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of converter was in 1533

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“Converter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/converter. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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