Definitions

1. noun

A machine or device that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy, typically using electromagnetic induction.

“The construction site used a portable generator to power the tools.”

2. noun

A person or thing that generates or produces something, especially ideas or energy.

“The comedian was the generator of laughter at the comedy club.”

3. verb

To produce or generate something, especially electricity or ideas.

“The new software generator helped speed up the development process.”

4. noun

A mathematical function or algorithm that generates a sequence of numbers or other values.

“The generator of the random numbers was used in the simulation.”