Receiving Set (Noun)
Meaning
An electronic receiver that detects and demodulates and amplifies transmitted signals.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The satellite dish was connected to a receiving set that decoded the signal and sent it to the television.
- The engineer adjusted the receiving set to improve the signal strength and reduce static.
- The receiving set in the radio room was used to communicate with the aircraft.
- The new receiving set was more sensitive and could pick up signals from much farther away.
- The receiving set was connected to a speaker that amplified the sound for the entire room to hear.