BUZZER Definition & Meaning

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buzzer

[buhz-er]

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noun

a person or thing that buzzes.
a signaling apparatus similar to an electric bell but without hammer or gong, producing a buzzing sound by the vibration of an armature.

buzzer

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noun

a person or thing that buzzes
a device that produces a buzzing sound, esp one similar to an electric bell without a hammer or gong
a wood planing machine

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of buzzer¹

First recorded in 1600–10; buzz + -er ¹

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Repairs take years to complete, she said, adding a buzzer was broken for a year and a sewage system has been faulty since 2012.

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Plum had another chance to win it at the buzzer, but her floater rimmed out, sending the game to overtime.

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Boisson took every step to speed up her recovery, utilising neurovisual training, which included sight tests, buzzer reaction tests and using virtual reality headsets to keep her reactions sharp.

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The 33-year-old said the buzzer, which automatically sends an act to the semi-finals, brought a lot of praise and a lot of trolls.

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To speed up her recovery, Boisson did neurovisual training, which included sight tests, buzzer reaction tests and using virtual reality headsets to keep her reactions sharp.

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