receiver
receiver Lexical Profile
receiver Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A person who gets or accepts something that has been sent, given, or communicated.
"The receiver of the package must sign the delivery confirmation form upon its arrival."
An electronic device, apparatus, or component that captures incoming electromagnetic signals and converts them into sound, light, or usable data.
"She tuned the radio receiver to a local broadcasting station to listen to the morning news."
North American An offensive player in gridiron football whose primary role is to run designated routes and catch forward passes.
"The quarterback threw a long pass down the sideline, hitting the wide receiver perfectly in stride."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'receivour', via Anglo-Norman 'receivour' and Old French 'receveor', ultimately rooted in Latin 'receptor' (one who receives).
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