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sidetone Meaning & Definition

What Does Sidetone Mean?

Sidetone is used as a noun meaning 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.

Sidetone Definition (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.

Synonyms of Sidetone

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Word Forms & Grammar

sidetone (countable and uncountable, plural sidetones)

Origin of Sidetone

From side +‎ tone.

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