a·dapt·er also a·dap·tor ( -d p tr)n. 1. One that adapts, such as a device used to effect operative compatibility between different parts of one or more pieces of apparatus. 2. Computer Science A hardware device, such as a printed circuit board, that enables a personal computer to use additional peripheral devices or hardware. |
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| Noun | 1. |  adapter - a musician who adapts a composition for particular voices or instruments or for another style of performancemusician - artist who composes or conducts music as a profession orchestrator - an arranger who writes for orchestras |
| 2. |  adapter - device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatibledevice - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water" |
Translations
adapter
n
(of book etc) → Bearbeiter(in) m(f)
(for connecting pipes etc) → Verbindungs- or Zwischenstück nt; (to convert machine etc) → Adapter m
(Elec) → Adapter m; (for several plugs) → Doppel-/Dreifachstecker m, → Mehrfachstecker m; (on appliance) → Zwischenstecker m
adapter [əˈdæptəʳ] adaptor [əˈdæptəʳ] n
a. (Elec) (for several plugs) → presa multipla; (for 2-pin to 3-pin system) → adattatore m, riduttore m
b. (of novel) → chi cura un adattamento
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