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transceiver

trans·ceiv·er [ transs svər, tran svər ] (plural trans·ceiv·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. combined radio transmitter and receiver: a radio transmitter and receiver combined in a single, often portable unit

2. data transmitter and receiver: a device that can receive and transmit data, e.g. a modem

[Mid-20th century. Blend of transmitter + receiver]
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