Word
resonator
Phoneticsres·onator
UK/ɹˈɛzənˌeɪtɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a device that makes a sound louder or a specific frequency stronger. It can also be a part of a machine that helps it vibrate.
n. a device or structure that amplifies or sustains a specific frequency of sound or vibration. Often used in acoustics, physics, or engineering to describe components that store and transfer energy at a particular rate.
Examples
“The guitar has a hollow body that acts as a resonator.”
“Engineers added a mechanical resonator to the bridge to dampen the vibrations caused by passing trains.”
“In radio frequency circuits, a quartz resonator provides a highly stable frequency reference, ensuring that the transmitted signal remains consistent even under varying environmental conditions.”
Examples
simple
“The guitar has a hollow body that acts as a resonator.”
contextual
“Engineers added a mechanical resonator to the bridge to dampen the vibrations caused by passing trains.”
complex
“In radio frequency circuits, a quartz resonator provides a highly stable frequency reference, ensuring that the transmitted signal remains consistent even under varying environmental conditions.”
Real-World Examples
“Its tiny size means that many such resonators could potentially be placed on a single chip to carry out complicated tasks.” Word family
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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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