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  • noun Plural form of captioner.

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Examples

  • James expresses concern in his comment about the recent YouTube announcement that people, like him, who earn their living as captioners for post-production houses will lose their jobs as a result of the automated captioning.

    Fishbird : Automated captioning on YouTube 2010

  • For the hearing-impaired, the captioning is excellent the words are nicely placed to each speaker, and the font and sizing are just right — sometimes captioners should realize that not every partially deaf person is necessarily also half-blind.

    Buzzine » DVD Roundup 2009

  • We want to expose the mainstream to our language, our use of technology ( relay services , captioners, etc.) and to the sexual activities in the movies -- the importance of eye contact, facial expressions and body language while engaging in sex acts.

    Deaf Porn Gives Viewers an Eye-Opener 2008

  • The A.D.A., civil rights, affirmative action, business, and convention handbook: For reporters and captioners; by Monette Benoit

    Affirmative Action for the Poor 2007

  • I just wish the photo captioners at the Hamilton Spectator would get their facts straight.

    "the operational need for the tank has yet again been confirmed" 2007

  • I just wish the photo captioners at the Hamilton Spectator would get their facts straight.

    Archive 2007-04-01 2007

  • I think you guys are doing the right thing by trying to find the photogs and captioners of the pics.

    We Need your Help — Find the LOLCAT Creators - Lolcats 'n' Funny Pictures of Cats - I Can Has Cheezburger? 2007

  • Here is the National Association of Broadcaster's commentary on the matter: "'Encouraging' captioners to provide high-quality captions a goal fully supported by NAB and its members should not be confused with a rule that would impose a quality mandate," the NAB notes.

    Ars Technica Matthew Lasar 2011

  • Gold stars for you, clown-captioners, but I also know you can do better.

    BuddyTV editor@buddytv.com 2010

  • Question: Is it just that they needed so many captioners that they had to reach out to the Western states, or are the services you provide rare?

    RGJ.com - Latest News 2009

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