transponder
noun/trænsˈpɑndər/
Frequency rank: #12,199 most common English word
Meaning
A device that receives a signal and automatically transmits a response, used in aviation, navigation, and communications.
Example sentence
The pilot confirmed that the aircraft's transponder was transmitting the correct identification code.
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