Meaning of the word discriminator in English
What does discriminator mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
discriminator
US /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtər/
UK /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtə/
Noun
1.
a person or thing that discriminates, especially one that makes a distinction between things or people based on a particular quality or characteristic
Example:
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The new algorithm acts as a powerful discriminator between genuine and fraudulent transactions.
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A good wine taster must be an excellent discriminator of subtle flavors.
2.
(in electronics) a circuit that converts a frequency- or phase-modulated signal into an amplitude-modulated signal
Example:
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The FM receiver uses a frequency discriminator to demodulate the signal.
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A phase discriminator is crucial in phase-locked loop circuits.
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