Definitions
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- noun Alternative spelling of
adapter .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun device that enables something to be used in a way different from that for which it was intended or makes different pieces of apparatus compatible
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Examples
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The adaptor is cheap and gives you a super retro-macro lens.
Make A DIY Macro Lens From Old Binoculars | Lifehacker Australia 2009
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In order to incorporate the four typical settings used around the world — US/Asia, European, UK and Australia — the typical adaptor is much bigger than a single-country adaptor.
When Your Universal Adaptor Doesn’t Fit | Lifehacker Australia 2010
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Well, just make an adaptor from the “universal charger” to iPhone.
ComputerWorld Accuses Apple of Killing Universal Cell Chargers 2009
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A related annoyance comes in the US, where the relatively small size of power outlets means that what looks like a double outlet on the wall often works out to be a single in practice once the adaptor is in place.
When Your Universal Adaptor Doesn’t Fit | Lifehacker Australia 2010
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The optional AC adaptor, which is convenient for indoor shooting, can also be used as a third power source.
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Likewise, a Handycam camcorder user can transfer approximately 175 minutes of HD video or a 30GB file (taken in 1920x1080 on HDRCX110) in 17 minutes, via the compatible high-speed adaptor, which is one-quarter of the time it takes to download from a
MobileTechReview 2010
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The only aspect of the Dell Latitude E4300 that's weak is its integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics adaptor, which is slow and takes up some system RAM.
PC Advisor News 2010
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The charger itself uses an AC adaptor, that is included.
Coolest Gadgets Ally 2010
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Alternative splicing and potentially other editing mechanisms generate ASC isoforms with distinct abilities to function as inflammasome adaptor, which is potentially utilized to regulate inflammasomes during the inflammatory host response.
BioMed Central - Latest articles Nicole Bryan 2010
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First you have to buy the DSvision adaptor, which is a regular DS cartridge with a mini-SD slot.
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