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shifter

[ shif-ter ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that shifts.
  2. Informal. shift lever.


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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of shifter1

First recorded in 1545–55; shift + -er 1
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Actor Rashida Jones, the daughter of composer Quincy Jones, commemorated her late father on Thursday with a bounty of descriptors, calling him a giant, icon, culture shifter and genius.

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This idea of being shape shifters in the industry was something that appealed to many of the designers they represent.

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The resulting integrated circuit occupies a 0.13-square-millimeter footprint that is smaller than phase shifters yet nearly doubles the channel-capacity -- i.e., data rate -- of conventional wireless arrays.

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At issue were electronic dial-like rotary gear selector knobs that were new at the time and different from previous mechanical shifters that used a lever to select gears.

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The engaging handling and steering will make you seek out turns at every opportunity and the shifter has an enjoyable tactile feel.

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