crosstalk

cross talk

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /ˈkrɒstɔːk/
- /ˈkrɒstɔːk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ˈkrɒstɔːk/

Definitions of crosstalk word

noun crosstalk unwanted signals in one channel of a communications system as a result of a transfer of energy from one or more other channels 3
noun crosstalk rapid or witty talk or conversation 3
noun crosstalk interference heard on a telephone or radio because of unintentional coupling to another communication channel. 1
noun crosstalk incidental conversation; chatter, as opposed to formal discussion: The meeting was slowed by cross talk between board members. 1
noun crosstalk British. witty, fast-paced dialogue, especially in a play, comic act, etc.; repartee. 1
noun crosstalk Unwanted transfer of signals between communication channels. 1

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Origin of crosstalk

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Crosstalk

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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crosstalk popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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