telephone number

A "telephone number" is essential for identifying and connecting to specific phones within a telecommunications network.

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Definition

A2Telecommunications

(general)A unique sequence of digits assigned to a phone line, used for making and receiving calls.

Example

  • You need to dial the correct telephone number to reach customer service.

B2Humorous

(informal, slang)A term used to describe a very large number.

Example

  • The bill was so high, it looked like a telephone number!

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "telephone number":

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