repeater

1 a person who repeats; "the audience consisted largely of repeaters who had seen the movie many times"

2 someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior) [syn: recidivist, habitual criminal]

3 a firearm that can fire several rounds without reloading [syn: repeating firearm]

4 (electronics) electronic device that amplifies a signal before transmitting it again; "repeaters can be used in computer networks to extend cabling distances"

English

Etymology

-er repeat

Noun

1. an electronic device that receives a weak or low-level signal and retransmits it at a higher level or higher power.
2. (firearms) a gun that has a store of cartridges and does not need reloading after each shot.
3. (ufology and similar studies) a person who regularly sees unexplained sightings of paranormal phenomenon.

   Note – this term is more commonly used by skeptics of the paranormal, and implies that the witness lacks credibility.

• Amateur radio repeater
• Broadcast translator
• Cellular repeater (also known as cell phone repeater)
• Network hub - can be considered a multiport repeater
• L-carrier
• Microwave radio relay
• Optical communications repeater
• Radio repeater
• Repeater insertion in integrated circuits
• Signal strength
• Wireless Distribution System
• ADSL loop extender
• Relay transmitter

Repeater lists

• PE2CJ Repeaterpage - Repeaters of the Benelux

References

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