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splitter

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈspɫɪtɝ// UK //splˈɪtɐ// split·ter Informal

n. a tool or device that divides a single signal or power source into two or more parts. You use it to share one connection between several devices.

n. a device or tool that divides a single signal, power source, or physical object into two or more separate outputs.


SIMPLE

I need a splitter to connect both my phone and laptop to the same charger.

CONTEXTUAL

The technician installed a signal splitter to allow the entire building to receive the same satellite feed.

COMPLEX

In high-speed networking, a splitter allows multiple devices to share a single high-bandwidth connection without significant loss of data integrity or speed.

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Origin

From split + -er.

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