originator
gb/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənˌeɪtɚ/ us/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənˌeɪtɚ/
C1
Inglês
~ 7400
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
C1
entity
1
person who first creates or starts
A person who first makes or starts something, such as an idea, plan, product, or movement.
Padrão de uso:
the originator of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "originator" with "origin" and say *"He is the origin of the idea"*. The natural phrase is "He is the originator of the idea" or simply "He had the idea". Another mistake is using "originator" as an adjective, e.g. *"the originator plan"*; instead say "the original plan" or "the plan of the originator".
Sinónimos
creator (Very close in meaning; often used for artistic works or general things, while "originator" can sound slightly more formal or legal.)
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founder (Usually used for starting organizations, companies, or institutions, whereas "originator" can refer to any kind of first starter.)
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initiator (Focuses on starting a process or action; "originator" more strongly suggests being the first source or author of something.)
Antónimos
follower (A follower comes after and accepts or copies what others started, rather than starting it themselves.)
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imitator (An imitator copies what someone else has created, which contrasts with being the first creator.)
Colocações
originator of the idea
|originator of the concept
|originator of the project
|true originator
|original originator
|creative originator
Temas
people
|creativity
|business
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She is widely recognized as the originator of the open‑source project.
- Historians still debate who was the true originator of the theory.
- The company named him as the originator of the new brand identity.
- As the originator of the movement, he was invited to speak at the anniversary event.
- The artist sued the studio, claiming to be the sole originator of the character design.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Einstein was the originator of many important ideas.
- We want to thank the originator of this project.
- The originator of the game explained the rules to us.
- She is the originator of a new style of music.
- He became famous as the originator of that internet trend.
Nome
technical
C2
entity
2
entity that initiates a transaction
A company, person, or system that starts a payment, loan, or electronic message and sends it into a financial or technical system.
Padrão de uso:
[an organization] is the originator of [a transaction/message]
Erro comum:
Learners may think "originator" in this context simply means "owner" and say *"the originator of the account"* when they mean the person who holds the account. In finance, the originator is the party that starts or sends a specific transaction, not necessarily the owner of the account.
Sinónimos
issuer (In finance, an "issuer" creates securities or cards; an "originator" creates or starts a specific loan, payment, or transaction.)
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sender (A general word for someone who sends something; "originator" is more formal and used in technical or legal descriptions of transactions or messages.)
Antónimos
receiver (The receiver gets the payment or message, which is the opposite role of the originator who sends it.)
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beneficiary (In payments, the beneficiary is the party that receives the money, opposite to the originator who sends it.)
Colocações
loan originator
|mortgage originator
|originator bank
|message originator
|transaction originator
|payment originator
Temas
business
|finance
|technology
Exemplos
- The originator of the wire transfer is responsible for providing accurate account details.
- Each loan originator must follow strict verification procedures before approving an application.
- The bank identified the company as the originator of the suspicious payment.
- In this system, the message originator digitally signs all outgoing data packets.
- Regulations now require the originator of a mortgage to disclose all fees upfront.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The originator of the payment is the person who sends the money.
- A loan originator checks your documents before you get the loan.
- The system records the originator of each message.
- The bank asked, "Who is the originator of this transfer?"
- The company is the originator of many online payments.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
originator
IPA
GB/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənˌeɪtɚ/
US/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənˌeɪtɚ/
Sílabas e acento
ori - gin - at - or (4 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ori)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: originator
- Plural: originators
Família de palavras
Forms
originators
noun
Core family
Related words
originality
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unoriginal
adjective
Advanced or less common
origination
noun
Expressões
loan originator
1/lˈoʊn ɚˈɪd͡ʒənˌeɪtɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
person or company starting a loan
A bank, company, or person that first creates and gives a loan to a customer before it may be sold or passed to others.
Exemplos
- The loan originator collected all of my income documents.
- As the loan originator, the bank must check that the borrower can repay.
the originator of something
1/ðə ɚˈɪd͡ʒənˌeɪtɚ əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
person who first created something
Used to say who first created or started a particular idea, project, product, or movement.
Exemplos
- She is the originator of this training program.
- They finally named him as the originator of the advertising slogan.