intercom system

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intercom
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɪn.tə.kɒm/us
/ˈɪn.t̬ɚ.kɑːm/
a device that people speak into when they want to communicate with someone who is inside a building, in a different room, in part of a ...
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system
noun
uk
/ˈsɪs.təm/us
/ˈsɪs.təm/
a set of connected things or devices that ...
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(Definition ofintercomandsystemfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Suffice to mention that by the use of an appropriateintercomsystem, a factory or business is contracted at pre-arranged times.
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Anintercomsystemof this kind will be one of the features of the new prototype trains currently under construction and due to be tested in passenger service.
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The third renovation was the introduction ofintercomsystem, enabling live conversations between the officials and students from each classroom.
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Along with theintercomsystemand lifts, it has had problems functioning correctly.
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Access to buildings in the complex is by key or via a newintercomsystem.
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One was the dictograph, which was an early hands-free inter-officeintercomsystem.
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His design included an emergency alarm,intercomsystem, a torch (flashlight), breathing apparatus, and both a heart monitor and stimulator.
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Communication with the driver is possible either by opening the window in the partition or by using anintercomsystem.
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Theintercomsystemwas a necessary addition since the high school hadn't been updated since its original completion in 1975.
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He also had some so-called jukebox boys come in and wire anintercomsystemin the parking lot.
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There are two major benefits of a wirelessintercomsystemover the traditional wired intercom.
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Sensors include infrared scanners and radar/sonar, along with a full-range radio andintercomsystem.
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The dismounted squad has two walkie-talkie radios, while the vehicle has a longer range radio andintercomsystem.
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They meet via an apartmentintercomsystem.
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Other new patient services would include an enlarged blood bank, piped oxygen, and anintercomsystembetween patient rooms and nursing stations.
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All audio components of the telepresence network use a centralizedintercomsystemfor managing shipboard and ship-to-shore communications.
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Thus, the first knownintercomsystemwas installed on post.
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The emergencyintercomsystemoperates aurally and visually.
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For people with hearing problems it has an induction loop incorporated in theintercomsystem.
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Recorders can incorporate in-flight voice records from the cockpitintercomsystem.
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