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V-chip
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V-chip (vchp)
n.
A computer chip installed in a television to allow the user to control the display of certain programs, especially of sexual or violent content.
[v(iewer) and v(iolence) + chip.]
V-chip
n
(Communication Arts / Broadcasting) a device within a television set that allows the set to be programmed not to receive transmissions that have been classified as containing sex, violence, or obscene language
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V-chip
n → V-Chip m
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