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Dictionary Term: Telephone

Definition:

A telephone is an electronic device used for transmitting sound and voice over long distances by converting electrical signals into audible audio.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun (singular): telephone
• Noun (plural): telephones
• Verb: telephoned (past tense), telephoning (present participle)

Senses:

Noun:

1. An electronic device used for communicating with others by voice over long distances.
2. A system or network for transmitting voice conversations over a distance.
3. A sound heard in the earpiece or receiver during a phone call.

Verb:

The act of making a phone call or speaking to someone over the phone.

Examples:

Noun:

1. I picked up the telephone and dialed her number.

2. The telephone allows us to communicate instantly with people across the globe.

3. The telephone's ring echoed through the quiet house.

Verb:

1. She telephoned her best friend to invite her to the party.

2. I will be telephoning the customer to discuss their concerns.

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