Chatter

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Chatter can refer to:

  • chatter in the speech sense - to talk noisily or conversationally. See also chattering classes.
  • Related phenomena such as:
    • In machining, the vibration of a cutting tool or workpiece, resulting in a poor finish, and sometimes tool or workpiece breakage.
    • Noise generated in pipes due to vibration, which is generally caused by loose piping or other loose parts.[1]
    • In electronics, the unwanted bouncing of switch or relay contacts - see switch.
    • Chatter (terrorist), electronic chatter (i.e., cellular and internet communication) of those suspected of ties to terrorism monitored by Intelligence officials. Increases or decreases in the volume of the electronic communication is regarded as a cause for alarm.
    • In the blogosphere, a daily compilation of odd news and musings - this, that, the other thing.
  • Project CHATTER (1947-1953), a U.S. Navy truth serum project
  • Chatter mark, an indication of glacial erosion

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