transducer
noun
trans·duc·er
tran(t)s-ˈdü-sər 
tranz-,
-ˈdyü-
: a device that is actuated by power from one system and supplies power usually in another form to a second system
a loudspeaker is a transducer that transforms electrical signals into sound energy
Examples of transducer in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The transducer design relies on very little additional tuning or damping and translates the diaphragm movement directly into sound.
—
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The pair’s $800 price tag is steep, but its amorphous metal housing, 7 mm transducers, and dual-resonator chamber combine to deliver audio that’s neutral and accurate.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
An antenna is simply a transducer, typically made of copper, that (when receiving) picks up energy being sent to it and passes that signal on to a radio chipset.
—Sampson Hu, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2018
To solve this, the team added a transformer in between each pair of transducers, which helps to transfer the maximum amount of power between the transducers without impacting their resonance.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Sep. 2023
See All Example Sentences for transducer
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The pair’s $800 price tag is steep, but its amorphous metal housing, 7 mm transducers, and dual-resonator chamber combine to deliver audio that’s neutral and accurate.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025
An antenna is simply a transducer, typically made of copper, that (when receiving) picks up energy being sent to it and passes that signal on to a radio chipset.
—Sampson Hu, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2018
To solve this, the team added a transformer in between each pair of transducers, which helps to transfer the maximum amount of power between the transducers without impacting their resonance.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Sep. 2023
See All Example Sentences for transducer
Cite this Entry
“Transducer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transducer. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
transducer
noun
trans·duc·er
-ˈd(y)ü-sər
: a device that is actuated by power from one system and supplies power usually in another form to a second system
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share