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Princeton's WordNet

  1. burglar alarmnoun

    a loud warning signal produced by a burglar alarm

    "they could hear the burglar alarm a mile away"

  2. burglar alarmnoun

    a warning device that is tripped off by the occurrence of a burglary

Wiktionary

  1. burglar alarmnoun

    a warning device that is tripped off by the occurrence of a burglary

  2. burglar alarmnoun

    a loud warning signal produced by a burglar alarm

Wikipedia

  1. burglar alarm

    A security alarm is a system designed to detect intrusion, such as unauthorized entry, into a building or other areas such as a home or school. Security alarms used in residential, commercial, industrial, and military properties protect against burglary (theft) or property damage, as well as personal protection against intruders. Security alerts in neighborhoods show a connection with diminished robbery. Car alarms likewise help protect vehicles and their contents. Prisons also use security systems for the control of inmates. Some alarm systems serve a single purpose of burglary protection; combination systems provide fire and intrusion protection. Intrusion-alarm systems are combined with closed-circuit television surveillance (CCTV) systems to record intruders' activities and interface to access control systems for electrically locked doors. There are many types of security systems. Homeowners typically have small, self-contained noisemakers. These devices can also be complicated, multirole systems with computer monitoring and control. It may even include a two-way voice which allows communication between the panel and monitoring station.

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  1. burglar alarm

    A burglar alarm is a security system designed to detect unauthorized entry, such as intrusion or burglary, into a building or other secured area like a home, office, or commercial establishment. It can be triggered by doors or windows opening unexpectedly or movement detected inside the premises, sounds like breaking glass, etc. The alarm may produce audible alerts like sirens, lights, or vibrations, or silently notify a central monitoring service or authorized individuals.

Wikidata

  1. Burglar alarm

    A burglar alarm is a system designed to detect intrusion – unauthorized entry – into a building or area. They are also called security alarms, security systems, alarm systems, intrusion detection systems, perimeter detection systems, and similar terms. Burglar alarms are used in residential, commercial, industrial, and military properties for protection against burglary or property damage, as well as personal protection against intruders. Car alarms likewise protect vehicles and their contents. Prisons also use security systems for control of inmates. Some alarm systems serve a single purpose of burglary protection; combination systems provide both fire and intrusion protection. Intrusion alarm systems may also be combined with closed-circuit television surveillance systems to automatically record the activities of intruders, and may interface to access control systems for electrically locked doors. Systems range from small, self-contained noisemakers, to complicated, multi-area systems with computer monitoring and control.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of burglar alarm in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of burglar alarm in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of burglar alarm in a Sentence

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    Many of us have heard opportunity knocking at our door, but by the time we unhooked the chain, pushed back the bolt, turned two locks, and shuts off the burglar alarm - it was gone.


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