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adapter

/ˈædəpər/ noun · British & US
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What does adapter mean?

noun

A device that converts one type of electrical signal or voltage to another type, or a person who adapts or adjusts something to make it suitable for a particular purpose.

Example

"The adapter allowed the old computer to connect to the new network."

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