Closed Captions
/ˈkloʊzd ˈkæpʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Textual representation of spoken words and relevant sounds in audiovisual media, provided to ensure accessibility for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, often mandated by law.
The broadcaster added closed captions to comply with the FCC's accessibility requirements.
Forms
- closed caption
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Commentary
Closed captions must accurately reflect dialogue and sound cues to meet legal standards of accessibility; distinctions between closed captions and subtitles are important in legal contexts.
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