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sidetone

The English word “sidetone” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. The effect of sound that is picked up by the telephone's mouthpiece and introduced (at low level) into the earpiece of the same handset, acting as feedback; or a similar effect in radiotelegraphy, public-address systems, etc.

Etymology

From side + tone.

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