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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBeam Antenna
/biːm ænˈteɪ.nə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A type of antenna that focuses radio waves in a specific direction to enhance signal strength and range.
"The engineer installed a beam antenna on the rooftop to improve the wireless signal for the entire building." - 2
An antenna designed to transmit or receive signals in a narrow beam, often used in radar and communication systems.
"The radar system utilized a beam antenna to accurately track the aircraft's position."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'beam' originates from Old English 'beama', meaning 'tree, beam, or ray of light', while 'antenna' comes from Latin 'antenna', meaning 'sail yard' or 'feelers of insects'. The combination reflects the technology's function in directing radio waves, evolving in the 20th century with advancements in telecommunications.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Beam Antenna" is said worldwide
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Antenne à faisceau
Transliteration: Anten à faisceau
"L'ingénieur a installé une antenne à faisceau pour améliorer le signal."
Bestrahlungsantenne
Transliteration: Bestrahlungsantenne
"Die Bestrahlungsantenne wurde zur Verbesserung des Signals installiert."
Antenna a fascio
Transliteration: Antenna a fascio
"L'antenna a fascio ha migliorato la ricezione del segnale."
Antena de haz
Transliteration: Antena de haz
"La antena de haz se utilizó para aumentar la señal."
Antena de feixe
Transliteration: Antena de feixe
"A antena de feixe melhorou a qualidade do sinal."
बीम एंटीना
Transliteration: Bīm ēnṭīnā
"इंजीनियर ने सिग्नल को बेहतर बनाने के लिए बीम एंटीना स्थापित किया।"
波束天线
Transliteration: Bōshù tiānxiàn
"工程师安装了波束天线以改善信号。"
빔 안테나
Transliteration: Bim anteona
"엔지니어는 신호를 개선하기 위해 빔 안테나를 설치했습니다."
ビームアンテナ
Transliteration: Bīmu antena
"エンジニアは信号を改善するためにビームアンテナを設置しました。"
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