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Speech Technology

Keyword Spotting

Definition

Keyword spotting is the technique of identifying specific words or phrases within continuous speech, used for triggering actions, routing calls, or detecting topics.

Why it matters

Keyword spotting helps agents recognize intent-critical phrases, like an emergency mention, to route calls correctly.

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