transceiver

noun

trans·​ceiv·​er tran(t)-ˈsē-vər How to pronounce transceiver (audio)
: a radio transmitter-receiver that uses many of the same components for both transmission and reception

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The company announced new transceivers and software for optical cables this week. Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025 The images include snapshots of the satellite's thermal radiator, electric propulsion thruster payload, telecommunication transceivers and solar panels, which together highlight the innovative technologies developed for the mission, according to a statement from the university. Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025 Quantum leaps in miniaturizing satellite transceivers, and in simplifying their operation, are in turn cutting down the time Help. Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 Once released into a specific environment, these motes utilize radio frequency transceivers to communicate. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for transceiver

Word History

Etymology

transmitter + receiver

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of transceiver was in 1934

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“Transceiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transceiver. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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