listening post
The term "listening post" is used across various fields to describe a strategic location for gathering information through monitoring and analysis.
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Definition
C1Military
(technical)A position established to detect enemy movements by listening for communications and sounds.
Example
- The soldiers set up a listening post to monitor enemy activity in the area.
C1Intelligence
(technical)A facility used to intercept and analyze radio and microwave signals for gathering intelligence.
Example
- The agency operates a listening post to collect foreign communications for analysis.
B2Journalism
(informal)A location frequently visited by journalists to gather news, stories, or gossip.
Example
- The café served as a listening post where reporters could pick up local gossip.
C1Business
(corporate)A point in the customer experience process where feedback is collected and analyzed to improve services.
Example
- The company set up listening posts on social media to gather customer feedback.
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