Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
converter
noun
/kənˈvɜːrtər/
Definition
A device or program that changes something from one format or medium to another.
Examples
- The video converter allowed me to watch my films on various devices.
- She used an image converter to change the file type from JPEG to PNG.
- The power converter adjusted the voltage so that the appliance could be used safely.
Meaning
In technology, a converter is often used to transform data, signals, or formats so that they can be used in different systems or devices.
Synonyms
- transformer
- adapter
- transmuter
