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omnidirectional

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omnidirectional
In all directions. For example, an omnidirectional antenna can transmit or receive signals in all directions. Contrast with directional. See RF.
omnidirectional [¦äm·nə·di′rek·shən·əl]
(electronics)
Radiating or receiving equally well in all directions. Also known as nondirectional.
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