Phrase guide
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Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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noun
An electronic voice-amplification apparatus, usually containing a set of two loudspeakers and a central control unit, used for singing, giving a speech, play-by-play commentary at events, or broadcasting in public areas like in airports or stations.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
an electronic amplification system used as a communication system in public areas
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: P.A. system, PA system, P.A., PA
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: communication system
History
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Across languages
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