repeater meaning and definition

REPEATER noun

Definition of repeater (noun)

1. a person who repeats
   • "the audience consisted largely of repeaters who had seen the movie many times"
2. someone who is repeatedly arrested for criminal behavior (especially for the same criminal behavior)
   • synonyms: habitual criminal, recidivist
3. a firearm that can fire several rounds without reloading
   • synonyms: repeating firearm
4. (electronics) electronic device that amplifies a signal before transmitting it again
   • "repeaters can be used in computer networks to extend cabling distances"