closed-captions

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Closed-captions' are transcriptions of audio components of a video intended to help deaf or hard-of-hearing people. Unlike 'Open Captions,' you can choose to display them or not.

Examples in Different Contexts

In online education, 'closed-captions' are used in video lectures and materials to make content accessible to students with hearing disabilities. An e-learning developer might explain, 'Adding closed-captions to our courses has improved learning outcomes for a wider audience.'

Practice Scenarios

Broadcasting

Scenario:

We've received feedback that some of our viewers struggle to comprehend dialogues in fast-paced shows.

Response:

Integrating closed-captions might help those viewers comprehend the dialogues better.

Tech

Scenario:

Language barriers can severely limit the reach of our content. Our users come from diverse backgrounds.

Response:

We should consider enhancing our closed-captions with multiple language options to break down language barriers.