Definitions

1. noun

A device or system that generates a specified form of energy, such as electrical, mechanical, or thermal energy.

“The power company uses a large generator to produce electricity for the city.”

2. noun

A person or thing that generates something, such as an idea or a product.

“The artist was a generator of new and innovative designs.”

3. verb

To produce or create something, especially in large quantities.

“The factory generator a significant amount of waste during the production process.”