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n. a person who repeats something they have heard or a machine that sends a signal again. In old math, it was a student who could repeat a lesson perfectly.
n. a person who repeats a lesson or a signal; a device that retransmits a signal to extend its range. In historical educational contexts, refers to a student who has mastered a lesson to the point of perfect recall.
Examples
“The radio repeater sends the signal to the mountain top.”
“The teacher asked the repeater to lead the class in reciting the multiplication tables.”
“In the early days of wireless communication, a repeater was essential for maintaining a clear signal over long distances where the original transmission would otherwise be lost.”
Examples
simple
“The radio repeater sends the signal to the mountain top.”
contextual
“The teacher asked the repeater to lead the class in reciting the multiplication tables.”
complex
“In the early days of wireless communication, a repeater was essential for maintaining a clear signal over long distances where the original transmission would otherwise be lost.”
Real-World Examples
“If you have a large home, you're likely better off with a router that can pair with "repeaters" that broadcast signals into the farthest reaches of your space.” Etymology
From repeat + -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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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