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Meaning of detectograph | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An early audio recording device used in wiretaps.

Examples

“There were no stenographers and no detectographs in those days, and there is no record⟳ of this interview, fraught with such tremendous benefit to Germany and all Europe[…]”
“[…]it is taken for granted that the discussions are not significant, otherwise we might consider⟳ the advisability of capturing these golden words by the installation of detectographs throughout the club house.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Detector detector bar detector van detectorism detectorist Detectors

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