Look up: oscillator

1. oscillator
   [n] - generator that produces sonic oscillations or alternating current
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2. Oscillator
   1) A device that puts out test tones at various frequencies to align a tape machine or for other testing purposes.
   2) A device generating a tone in a synthesizer
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3. Oscillator
   An electronic device capable of generating recurring waveforms at different frequencies for testing purposes, or a digital process used by a synthesizer to generate a waveform
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4. Oscillator
   a synthesis module used to create a cyclical waveform. These simple waveforms may then be passed through other modules (LFOs, envelopes, etc.) to add some character. See the Sound Synthesis Guide for more details. An electronic device capable of generating a recurring waveform, or a digital process ...
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5. Oscillator
   In technical analysis, an indicator that moves up and down within a band. e.g.... <a target=_blank href='http://www.finance-glossary.com/terms/oscillator.htm?id=1744&ginPtrCode=00000&PopupMode=false' title='Read full definition of oscillator'>more</a>
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6. Oscillator
   A regenerative circuit which has signal-generating characteristics.
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7. oscillator
   a driving mechanism that rotates the sprinkler head; it is actuated outward by the escaping jet of water and brought back by means of a torsional spring which propels the rotating member forward by regularly controlled impacts Category: Building industry • apparatus intended to produce o...
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8. oscillator
   Something that changes regularly or cyclically. Examples: oscillator neurons, which generate regular breathing or locomotory rhythms; slime moulds which secrete cyclic AMP in regular pulses.
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9. Oscillator
   Os'cil·la`tor noun One that oscillates ; specif.: (a) (Electricity) Any device for producing electric oscillations; esp., an apparatus for generating electric waves in a system of wireless telegraphy. (b) (Mech.) An instrume...
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10. oscillator
    Something that changes regularly or cyclically. ... Examples: oscillator neurons, which generate regular breathing or locomotory rhythms, slime moulds which secrete cyclic AMP in regular pulses. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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11. oscillator
    noun generator that produces sonic oscillations or alternating current
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12. Oscillator
    • (n.) An instrument for measuring rigidity by the torsional oscillations of a weighted wire. • (n.) One that oscillates • (n.) Any device for producing electric oscillations; esp., an apparatus for generating electric waves in a system of wireless telegraphy.
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13. oscillator
    any of various electronic devices that produce alternating electric current, commonly employing tuned circuits and amplifying components such as ... [10 related articles]
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14. oscillator
    oscillator 1. A person who oscillates or vacillates in action or thought; a waverer.2. Something that moves to and fro; a system or device that oscillates.3. An apparatus for generating oscillatory electric currents, or for generating electromagnetic waves by means of such currents. Also, a device for generating sound waves.
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15. oscillator
    Type: Term Pronunciation: os′si-lā′tŏr Definitions: 1. An apparatus something like a vibrator, used to give a form of mechanical massage. 2. An electric circuit designed to generate alternating current at a particular frequency. 3. Any device that produces oscillation.
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16. oscillator
    active device for producing a periodic quantity the fundamental frequency of which is deter-mined by the characteristics of the device
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17. oscillator
    an active device producing a periodic quantity whose fundamental frequency is determined by the characteristics of the device
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18. oscillator
    (physics) Any device producing a desired oscillation (vibration). There are many types of oscillator for different purposes. These involve various arrangements of thermionic valves or components such as transistors, inductors, capacitors, and resistors. An oscillator is an essential part of a ...
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19. Oscillator
    (cellular automaton) In a cellular automaton, an `oscillator` is a pattern that returns to its original state, in the same orientation and position, after a finite number of generations. Thus the evolution of such a pattern repeats itself indefinitely. Depending on context, the term may also ...
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20. Oscillator
    (EP) | Upper caption = Alternative cover | Type = EP | Cover = InSoc Oscillator online.jpg | Lower caption = Online release --> --> `Oscillator` is an EP by Information Society. It was their first new commercial release after a six year hiatus. This six-song record features the vocal ...
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