Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Talk from another telephone circuit that interferes with or intrudes into one's own communication.
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- noun Alternative spelling of
crosstalk .
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Examples
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One of the radio shows I am on each week sometimes gets complaints, and since I am in the studio I get to hear the cross-talk between producer and host.
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From the VP debates: first, the format seemed to allow for a deeper discussion and more real cross-talk.
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With one small portion of its vast but sedentary consciousness, the ancient thinker heard a new thread of cross-talk, something so far unprecedented: a dialogue between the two groups that did not appear to be the immediate precursor of either a fear-threat display or a violent conflict.
Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Seize the Fire Michael A. Martin 2010
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With one small portion of its vast but sedentary consciousness, the ancient thinker heard a new thread of cross-talk, something so far unprecedented: a dialogue between the two groups that did not appear to be the immediate precursor of either a fear-threat display or a violent conflict.
Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Seize the Fire Michael A. Martin 2010
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“We also incorporated the no cross-talk rule,” Rebecca said.
Make Miracles in Forty Days Melody Beattie 2010
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From the VP debates: first, the format seemed to allow for a deeper discussion and more real cross-talk.
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According to LG's press release announcing the PX950 series, the TVs had to pass more than 400 lab tests for color accuracy, cross-talk, viewing angles and video processing performance in order to earn THX 3D display certification.
LG's 60PX950, the first THX 3D plasma, headed to the CR Test labs! 2010
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Following the circle in order, with a minimum of cross-talk or interruptions, each person emits his/her considered opinions of the story's merits and/or demerits.
I get quoted by CBS Sports ewillett 2008
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According to LG's press release announcing the PX950 series, the TVs had to pass more than 400 lab tests for color accuracy, cross-talk, viewing angles and video processing performance in order to earn THX 3D display certification.
LG's 60PX950, the first THX 3D plasma, headed to the CR Test labs! 2010
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With one small portion of its vast but sedentary consciousness, the ancient thinker heard a new thread of cross-talk, something so far unprecedented: a dialogue between the two groups that did not appear to be the immediate precursor of either a fear-threat display or a violent conflict.
Star Trek: Typhon Pact: Seize the Fire Michael A. Martin 2010
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