Reference meaning
listening post
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A position established for the purpose of detecting the enemy's movements by means of listening.
Other meanings
2. noun
A facility established to monitor radio and microwave signals and analyse their content to secure information and intelligence for use by the security and diplomatic community and others.
3. noun
Any location frequented by a journalist in search of stories or gossip.
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