Definitions
01electronic/mechanical connector
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing
n. a device that lets you connect two pieces of equipment that were not designed to fit together.
n. a hardware device or component used to achieve operative compatibility between otherwise incompatible interfaces or systems.
“I needed a travel adapter to plug my laptop into the wall in London.”
“The technician used a specialized adapter to bridge the legacy hardware with the modern digital interface, ensuring data could flow without interruption.”
Usage
Often used with 'for' or 'to' to specify the connection type.
02creative writer
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Theater Formal
n. a person who changes a book or a play so it can be made into a film or television show.
n. a person who modifies a literary or artistic work for a different medium or purpose.
“The adapter of the novel won an award for the screenplay.”
“As a skilled adapter of classical texts, she managed to preserve the original's poetic meter while making the dialogue accessible to a contemporary audience.”
03flexible person
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Formal
n. someone who is good at changing their behavior to fit into new situations.
n. an individual capable of adjusting their behavior or strategy to suit differing environmental or social conditions.
“He is a quick adapter who feels at home in any country.”
“In a rapidly shifting corporate landscape, the most successful executives are often those who prove themselves to be versatile adapters to new technology.”
Synonyms
Etymology
From adapt + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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