Private Branch Exchange
/ˈpraɪvɪt bræntʃ ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) A private telephone network used within an organization, managing internal and external calls without reliance on public telephone infrastructure.
The corporation installed a new private branch exchange to improve its internal communication system.
Forms
- private branch exchange
- private branch exchanges
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Commentary
This term is primarily technical but is relevant in legal contexts involving telecommunications regulation and data privacy compliance.
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