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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Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
Like other area data centers, Segra has its own transformer.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Dec. 2025
Processing is handled by an onboard NVIDIA Jetson module running real-time transformer models for perception and planning.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Nov. 2025
Even smaller transformers used to reduce voltage for distribution to homes and businesses are back-ordered as much as two years.
—Kyri Baker, The Conversation, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Transformer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transformer. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.
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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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