receiver

noun

re·​ceiv·​er ri-ˈsē-vər How to pronounce receiver (audio)
: one that receives: such as
a
b(1)
: a person appointed to hold in trust and administer property under litigation
(2)
: a person appointed to settle the affairs of a business involving a public interest or to manage a corporation during reorganization
c
: one that receives stolen goods : fence
d
: a device for converting signals (such as electromagnetic waves) into audio or visual form: such as
(1)
: a device in a telephone for converting electric impulses or varying current into sound
(2)
: a radio receiver with a tuner and amplifier on one chassis
e(1)
(2)
: a member of the offensive team in football eligible to catch a forward pass

Examples of receiver in a Sentence

She angrily slammed down the phone's receiver.
Recent Examples on the Web According to court documents, Groves allegedly gave money to Williams to purchase the Stag Arms receiver for him. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024 Is the receiver of the elevated opinion supposed to be grateful? Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024 Huard’s experience coaching receivers in USC’s offense has been an advantage to his new proteges, Moss said. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024 Draper, Utah four-star receiver Jerome Myles has official visits set with Cal and Utah. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024 Do scouts really believe Williams can’t find unguarded receivers? Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2024 Can Arkansas find more quality wideouts? Andrew Armstrong emerged into a solid lead receiver last season with 56 catches for 764 yards and 5 touchdowns, but the production behind him was spotty, particularly after the loss of tight end Luke Hasz in Week 5. Tom Murphy, arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2024 If only every game were limited to 1-on-1 receivers vs. defensive backs. Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024 The receiver is underneath the skin in their chest and connected to a device that decodes the brain signals via Bluetooth. Caitlin Kelly, WIRED, 11 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of receiver was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Receiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/receiver. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

receiver

noun
re·​ceiv·​er ri-ˈsē-vər How to pronounce receiver (audio)
: one that receives: as
a
: a person appointed to take control of property that is involved in a lawsuit or of a business that is bankrupt or is being reorganized
b
: equipment for receiving radio or television broadcasts
c
: a device for changing electricity or radio waves into light or sound
d
: an offensive football player who may catch a forward pass

Legal Definition

receiver

noun
re·​ceiv·​er ri-ˈsē-vər How to pronounce receiver (audio)
1
: an officer charged with receiving tax payments or returns and other related duties (as the maintenance of tax rolls)
2
: a person appointed by the court to hold in trust and administer property in litigation
especially : one appointed to administer, conserve, rehabilitate, or liquidate the assets of an insolvent corporation for the protection or relief of creditors compare conservator, liquidator

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