Definition of Public address system

1. Noun. An electronic amplification system used as a communication system in public areas.


Definition of Public address system

1. Noun. An electronic voice-amplification apparatus used for singing, giving a speech, or broadcasting in public areas. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Public Address System

publands
public
public-house
public-houses
public-intoxication
public-key cryptography
public-law
public-relations
public-relations campaign
public-school
public-sector
public-service corporation
public-spirited
public access
public access television
public address system (current term)
public authorities
public authority
public charity
public comment
public comments
public convenience
public debate
public debt
public defender
public discussion
public domain
public enemies
public enemy

Literary usage of Public address system

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Adaag Manual: A Guide to the Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility edited by Evan Terry, Evan Terry Associates (1998)
"Recommendations: Both systems can share sound sources (microphones, mixers, tape players, VCRs) but not all microphones of a public address system work well ..."

2. Americans with Disabilities Act: Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"... fixed- route service, shall be equipped with a public address system permitting the driver, or recorded or digitized human speech messages, ..."

3. The Practices and Procedures of the Investigating Services of the Deparment edited by Strom Thurmond (1998)
"COB Norris then made an announcement on the IMC (public address system) ... The threat of punishment made over the public address system must have been made ..."

4. Technology Against Terrorism: Structuring Security (1994)
"Each kit consists of infrared sensors, both passive and active, seismic sensors, an assessment platform with low-light TV, and a public-address-system ..."

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