annunciator

[uh-nuhn-see-ey-ter]

an·nun·ci·a·tor

[uh-nuhn-see-ey-ter]
noun
1.
an announcer.
2.
a signaling apparatus, generally used in conjunction with a buzzer, that displays a visual indication when energized by electric current.

Origin:
1745–55; annūntiātor; see annunciate, -tor

an·nun·ci·a·to·ry [uh-nuhn-see-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] , adjective
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annunciator (əˈnʌnsɪˌeɪtə)
 
n
1.  a device that gives a visual indication as to which of a number of electric circuits has operated, such as an indicator in a hotel showing in which room a bell has been rung
2.  a device giving an audible signal indicating the position of a train
3.  a less common word for announcer

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