Definitions for dimmer
ˈdɪm ərdim·mer

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. dimmernoun

   a rheostat that varies the current through an electric light in order to control the level of illumination

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dimmernoun

   A rheostat that is used to vary the intensity of a domestic electric light

2. dimmernoun

   A switch used to select between the low and high headlamp beam on a road vehicle. (usually as "dimmer switch", primarily in North America; elsewhere "dipswitch" or "dipper switch")

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1. Dimmer

   A dimmer is a device connected to a light fixture and used to lower the brightness of the light. By changing the voltage waveform applied to the lamp, it is possible to lower the intensity of the light output. Although variable-voltage devices are used for various purposes, the term dimmer is generally reserved for those intended to control light output from resistive incandescent, halogen, and (more recently) compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). More specialized equipment is needed to dim fluorescent, mercury-vapor, solid-state, and other arc lighting. Dimmers range in size from small units the size of domestic light switches to high-power units used in large theatrical or architectural lighting installations. Small domestic dimmers are generally directly controlled, although remote control systems (such as X10) are available. Modern professional dimmers are generally controlled by a digital control system like DMX or DALI. In newer systems, these protocols are often used in conjunction with Ethernet. In the professional lighting industry, changes in intensity are called "fades" and can be "fade up" or "fade down". Dimmers with direct manual control had a limit on the speed they could be varied at but this problem has been largely eliminated with modern digital units (although very fast changes in brightness may still be avoided for other reasons like lamp life). Modern dimmers are built from semiconductors instead of variable resistors, because they have higher efficiency. A variable resistor would dissipate power as heat and acts as a voltage divider. Since semiconductor or solid-state dimmers switch quickly between a low resistance "on" state and a high resistance "off" state, they dissipate very little power compared with the controlled load. Most recently, software programmable internal dimmers can use signals from the same switch that turns lights on and off to control dimming. No dedicated external dimmer is needed. A simple communications protocol, such as Blink'n'Dim, delivers dimming commands via the power line. They enable computer control via networked switches, but do not require it. Their cost is about the same as the older "dimmability" circuitry that they replace in LED bulbs, fixtures or drivers.

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1. dimmer

   A dimmer is a device or mechanism used to adjust or regulate the brightness level of a lighting source. It works by altering the voltage waveform applied, which in turn reduces the amount of light output. Dimmers are often found in residential, commercial, or theatrical settings and can be used for a variety of lighting sources such as incandescent, halogen, and compact fluorescent light bulbs.

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1. Dimmer

   Dimmers are devices used to vary the brightness of a light. By decreasing or increasing the RMS voltage and, hence, the mean power to the lamp, it is possible to vary the intensity of the light output. Although variable-voltage devices are used for various purposes, the term dimmer is generally reserved for those intended to control light output from resistive incandescent, halogen, and compact fluorescent lights and light-emitting diodes. More specialized equipment is needed to dim fluorescent, mercury vapor, solid state and other arc lighting. Dimmers range in size from small units the size of a light switch used for domestic lighting to high power units used in large theatre or architectural lighting installations. Small domestic dimmers are generally directly controlled, although remote control systems are available. Modern professional dimmers are generally controlled by a digital control system like DMX or DALI. In newer systems, these protocols are often used in conjunction with ethernet. In the professional lighting industry, changes in intensity are called “fades” and can be “fade up” or “fade down”. Dimmers with direct manual control had a limit on the speed they could be varied at but this issue has been largely eliminated with modern digital units.

The Standard Electrical DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dimmer

   An adjustable choking coil used for regulating the intensity of electric incandescent lights. Some operate by the introduction and withdrawal of an iron core as described for the choking coil (see Coil, Choking), others by a damper of copper, often a copper ring surrounding the coil and which by moving on or off the coil changes the potential of the secondary circuit.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. DIMMER

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Dimmer is ranked #44356 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Dimmer surname appeared 485 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Dimmer.
   
   84.5% or 410 total occurrences were White.
   9.2% or 45 total occurrences were Black.
   4.1% or 20 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   1% or 5 total occurrences were of two or more races.

Matched Categories

1. • Rheostat

Anagrams for dimmer »

1. rimmed

2. immerd

How to pronounce dimmer?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of dimmer in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of dimmer in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of dimmer in a Sentence

1. The FAO:

   Half of the forecast cut reflected dimmer expectations about maize crops in India and Ukraine, mostly due to adverse weather.

2. California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom:

   There is no light switch here, it's more like a dimmer, i know you want the timeline, but we can't get ahead of ourselves and dream of regretting. Let's not make the mistake of pulling the plug too early, as much as we want to.

3. South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley:

   He should be sitting with us tonight. Sadly, he is not. This is an infinitely dimmer room because of it.

4. Stephen Innes:

   A very cautious open this morning supported by a better than expected (non-farm payrolls), traders remain incredibly cautious about the dimmer global economic overhang.

5. Mike Hankey:

   Bright moon phases are bad for meteor showers as they wash out the dimmer meteors, a full or almost full moon dominates one part of the sky, making that part undesirable for observing meteors. The full moon also lasts the entire night, leaving no hours of complete darkness, which is preferred.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=dimmer
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dimmer
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimmer
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=dimmer
6. ^ The Standard Electrical Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26535/pg26535-images.html#:~:text=dimmer
7. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html