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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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an·nun·ci·a·tor   (ə-nŭn'sē-ā'tər)   
n.  One that announces, especially an electrical signaling device used in hotels or offices to indicate the sources of calls on a switchboard.
an·nun'ci·a·to'ry (-ə-tōr'ē, -tôr'ē) adj.
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