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tone dialing

tone dialing
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /toʊn ˈdaɪ.əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /toʊn ˈdaɪ.əl/

Definition of tone dialing words

  • noun tone dialing a system of calling telephone numbers wherein tones of differing pitch corresponding to the digits in the number called are electronically generated by manipulating pushbuttons (contrasted with pulse dialing). 1

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Parts of speech for Tone dialing

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preposition
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tone dialing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% 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.

tone dialing usage trend in Literature

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