earpiece vs radio

earpiece

noun
  • A receiver of a telephone to hold near to one's ear. 

  • The arm on a pair of glasses that hooks over the ear to hold them in place. 

  • A speaker placed inside or held near to the ear. 

radio

noun
  • A device that can transmit radio signals. 

  • The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves. 

  • A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound. 

  • The continuous broadcasting of sound via the Internet in the style of traditional radio. 

  • On-board entertainment system in a car, usually including a radio receiver as well as the capability to play audio from recorded media. 

verb
  • To order or assist (to a location), using telecommunications. 

  • To use two-way radio to transmit (a message) (to another radio or other radio operator). 

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