Phrase guide

digital-to-analog converter

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A device that converts a finite resolution digital signal to an infinite resolution analog signal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, electrical-engineering, electricity, electromagnetism, electronics, energy, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

Examples

  • Coordinate term: analog-to-digital converter

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

device for converting digital signals into analogue signals

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: digital-analog converter

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: data converter

History

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: digitaali-analogiamuunnin — device that converts digital signal to analog signal
  • Polish: przetwornik cyfrowo-analogowy — device that converts digital signal to analog signal