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telephone

noun

/ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

Meaning

a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.

I need to make a telephone call to my friend.

phone, handset, mobile, communication device

telephone call, telephone line, make a telephone call

the amount of money expected, required, or given for something

an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others

A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture

A place, job, or status; the way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.

a fixed regular payment, typically paid monthly or annually, made by an employer to an employee