zed Hear it!

zed Definition

zed (zed)

noun

Brit. the letter Z

Etymology: ME < MFr zede < LL zeta < Gr zēta

ZED (ZigBee End Device) Telecom Definition
A ZigBee terminal device, such as a sensor, that can perform only a single monitoring or control function. A ZED comprises a low-cost microprocessor, RAM and ROM, a long-life battery, and a low-power radio and controller. A ZED is small enough to be embedded in a light switch, smoke or carbon dioxide detector, thermostat, security sensor, utility meter, or medical sensor. A ZED can communication only with a ZigBee Router (ZR), and not other ZEDs. See also ZigBee and ZR.
zed Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • catch: Ian Harbor from Andover Hampshire fished early week catching a personal best 8lb zed.

Adjective modifier

  • small: A last cast produced another small zed of around 6lb, no big fish but some good sport for the conditions none the less!
  • good: Best zed of the week was caught by Paul Miller who fished peg 28.

Modifies a noun

  • standard: The additional new homes built to ZED standards would not add to the CO 2 emissions.
  • bed: A zed bed can be provided on request, also a cot.

Browse dictionary entries near zed

  1. ‹ zechin
  2. ‹ Zechariah
  3. ‹ zebus
  4. ‹ Zebulun
  5. ‹ zebu
  6. ‹ zebrine
  7. ‹ zebrawood
  8. ‹ zebras
  9. ‹ zebra mussel
  10. ‹ zebra fish
  1. zedoary ›
  2. zee ›
  3. Zeeland ›
  4. Zeeman ›
  5. Zeeman effect ›
  6. zees ›
  7. zein ›
  8. Zeist ›
  9. zeitgeber ›
  10. zeitgeist ›