diverter

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English

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Etymology

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From divert +‎ -er.

Noun

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diverter (plural diverters)

  1. A person or thing that diverts.
  2. A valve used to change the flow of fluid through a system of pipes.
  3. (telecommunications) A device for forwarding calls to another telephone line.
  4. (game theory) One who uses diversionary tactics.
    • 2012, Morton D. Davis, Game Theory: A Nontechnical Introduction, page 47:
      The diverter clearly gains from a successful diversion but pays a heavy price if caught.
    • 1980, LBL Newsmagazine, volumes 5-9, page 20:
      The game theory also requires a precise statement of all the conceivable moves the diverter might make and counter-moves available to the defender.

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Interlingua

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Verb

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diverter

  1. to amuse
  2. to divert
  3. to entertain

Conjugation

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