Meaning of the word "dimmer switch" in English

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dimmer switch

US /ˈdɪm.ər ˌswɪtʃ/
UK /ˈdɪm.ər ˌswɪtʃ/
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Noun

1.

a switch that controls the brightness of a light by varying the voltage or current

Example:
Can you turn down the lights using the dimmer switch?
The new lamp came with a built-in dimmer switch.
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