radio set
/'reidiou'set/
Definition
Noun: - A device for receiving radio broadcasts: A "radio set" is a complete electronic device designed to receive, demodulate, amplify, and convert radio frequency signals into audible sound, typically for listening to news, music, or other broadcasts.
Usage
The term "radio set" specifically refers to the physical receiver unit. It is often used in more formal, technical, or historical contexts to distinguish the complete receiving apparatus from just the concept of radio broadcasting or from components like a tuner or amplifier. - He repaired the old radio set that his grandfather owned. - Every household had a radio set to listen to the news during that era.
Advanced Usage
- "Crystal radio set": A very simple, early type of radio receiver that does not require a power source other than the radio waves themselves.
- Building a crystal radio set is a popular science project.
Variants and Related Words
- Radio (n): A more common and general term for the technology, medium, or a receiving device. ("Turn on the .")
- Receiver (n): A broader technical term for any device that receives signals.
- Wireless (n, chiefly British, historical): An older term for a radio set.
- Transistor radio (n): A portable radio that uses transistor circuits.
- Table radio (n): A radio set designed to sit on a table or shelf.
Synonyms
- Wireless set
- Radio receiver
- Tuner (though this often refers specifically to the component that selects the frequency)
Related Phrases
- To tune a radio set: To adjust the receiver to a specific broadcast frequency.
- She carefully tuned the radio set to find the classical music station.
- Portable radio set: A radio receiver that is designed to be easily carried.
- He took his portable radio set to the beach.
Noun
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an electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals
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