transformer
noun
trans·form·er
tran(t)s-ˈfȯr-mər 
: one that transforms
specifically
: a device employing the principle of mutual induction to convert variations of current in a primary circuit into variations of voltage and current in a secondary circuit
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
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—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Domestic capabilities are the foundation American ingenuity was a genesis for AI, from the invention of the transistor to the development of the transformer, which enables large language models.
—Olivia White, Time, 29 May 2026
NextEra’s transmission line doesn’t have any substations, so there’s no need for transformers, Shortell said.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Tom Ford Finn Collapsible-Heel Suede Espadrilles Tom Ford’s take on the espadrille treats the style like a transformer.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
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transformer
noun
trans·form·er
tran(t)s-ˈfȯr-mər
: a device for changing an electric current into one of different voltage
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