Radio (The Corrs song)
WordNet
adjective
(1) Indicating radiation or radioactivity
"Radiochemistry"
noun
(2) A communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves
(3) An electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals
(4) Medium for communication
verb
(5) Transmit messages via radio waves
"He radioed for help"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.
- A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound.
- A device that can transmit radio signal.
Related terms
Verb
- To send a message by radio
- I think the boat is sinking, we'd better radio for help.
- Usage note: Used for small radio transmitters carried by people, ships, etc, not for regular radio broadcasting to large audiences.
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