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Definition of Public address system
1. Noun. An electronic amplification system used as a communication system in public areas.
Terms within: Amplifier, Loudspeaker, Loudspeaker System, Speaker, Speaker System, Speaker Unit, Tannoy
Generic synonyms: Communication System
Definition of Public address system
1. Noun. An electronic voice-amplification apparatus used for singing, giving a speech, or broadcasting in public areas. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Public Address System
Literary usage of Public address system
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Adaag Manual: A Guide to the Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility edited by Evan Terry, Evan Terry Associates (1998)
"Recommendations: Both systems can share sound sources (microphones, mixers, tape
players, VCRs) but not all microphones of a public address system work well ..."
2. Americans with Disabilities Act: Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"... fixed- route service, shall be equipped with a public address system permitting
the driver, or recorded or digitized human speech messages, ..."
3. The Practices and Procedures of the Investigating Services of the Deparment edited by Strom Thurmond (1998)
"COB Norris then made an announcement on the IMC (public address system) ...
The threat of punishment made over the public address system must have been made ..."
4. Technology Against Terrorism: Structuring Security (1994)
"Each kit consists of infrared sensors, both passive and active, seismic sensors,
an assessment platform with low-light TV, and a public-address-system ..."
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