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adapter Definition

adapt·er (ə dap′tər)

noun

  1. a person or thing that adapts
  2. a contrivance for adapting apparatus to new uses
  3. a connecting device for parts that would not otherwise fit together

adapter Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • configure: The included Setup Wizard will walk you through configuring the adapter to your network's settings, step by step.
  • plug: Step 3: Connect the power adapter in the back of the modem and then plug the adapter into a power source.
  • install: There will be a box labeled Network Card for each type of network adapter installed.
  • mount: Wrist mounting won't suit all cyclists so there is a bike mount adapter on the way.

Adjective modifier

  • 802.11g: A user can save data to it via a wireless 802.11g adapter.
  • 802.11b: When it comes to connectivity, the HX4700 is fitted with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in the form of an 802.11b adapter.
  • dial-up: Dial-up adapters In addition to Ethernet adapters, Colasoft Capsa also works on dial-up adapters.
  • ide: This has ranged from 4-way IDE adapters to keyboard interfaces for the Amiga tower wannabes.
  • built-in: Users can also scan film with a traditional film holder and the built-in transparency adapter.
  • optional: It is powered by an external 12 volt battery or a mains supply using an optional adapter.

Modifies a noun

  • plug: The adapter plug must be a center pole positive for the input plug for the box.
  • cable: See the image of two SATA adapter cables below.
  • plate: Or perhaps the concept of an adapter plate is a poor one!
  • card: The laptop has a PCMCIA network adapter card which I used to connect to my home networking.

Noun used with modifier

  • ethernet: I bought a new ethernet adapter for my new PC, on the basis that my browser would load things faster.
  • usb: I am now thinking about getting adsl modem with built-in wireless router and using wireless USB adapters for the desktop and the laptop.
  • wireless: You may have to switch the wireless adapter on using a button on the computer.
  • loopback: Look under Microsoft for something with a name like " Local loopback adapter " .
  • teletext: Switch to digital TV with a set-top box Use a TAD 150 teletext adapter What about DVDs?
  • cassette: Or you could use a cassette adapter to play the CD through the car stereo.