generator

/ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtər/
noun
  1. A machine that produces electricity, often by using an engine.
    • When the power went out, we used a generator to keep the refrigerator running.
    • The construction site has a large generator to power the tools.
    • Campers brought a small generator to charge their phones in the wilderness.
  2. A person or thing that creates or produces something.
    • Sunlight is the main generator of energy for plants through photosynthesis.
    • Her creative ideas were a generator of innovation for the whole team.
    • The new policy was a generator of many debates in the community.
  3. A computer program or device that creates random numbers or data.
    • Programmers often use a password generator to create strong passwords.
    • The simulation relies on a data generator to produce test results.
    • The game uses a random number generator to decide which card you get.
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