missed call

A 'missed call' often serves as a cost-effective communication method, especially in regions with limited prepaid mobile services.

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Definition

A2General

A phone call that was not answered by the recipient.

Example

  • I saw a missed call from my mom on my phone.

B1Telecommunications

(informal)A phone call intentionally ended by the caller before being answered to convey a pre-arranged message.

Example

  • He gave me a missed call to signal that he had arrived.

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