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- noun Plural form of
captioner .
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Examples
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The A.D.A., civil rights, affirmative action, business, and convention handbook: For reporters and captioners; by Monette Benoit
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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
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I just wish the photo captioners at the Hamilton Spectator would get their facts straight.
Archive 2007-04-01 2007
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I think you guys are doing the right thing by trying to find the photogs and captioners of the pics.
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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
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Gold stars for you, clown-captioners, but I also know you can do better.
BuddyTV editor@buddytv.com 2010
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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?
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