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- [tel-uh-fohn]
- /ˈtɛl əˌfoʊn/
- /ˈtel.ɪ.fəʊn/
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- [tel-uh-fohn]
- /ˈtɛl əˌfoʊn/
Definitions of telephoning word
- noun telephoning an apparatus, system, or process for transmission of sound or speech to a distant point, especially by an electric device. 1
- verb with object telephoning to speak to or summon (a person) by telephone. 1
- verb with object telephoning to send (a message) by telephone. 1
- verb without object telephoning to send a message by telephone. 1
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Origin of telephoning
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; tele-1 + -phone
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Parts of speech for Telephoning
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
telephoning popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
telephoning usage trend in Literature
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