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- [dahy-uh l, dahyl]
- /ˈdaɪ əl, daɪl/
- /ˈdaɪəlɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahy-uh l, dahyl]
- /ˈdaɪ əl, daɪl/
Definitions of dialling word
- noun dialling the process or action of operating a dial on a telephone in order to establish a connection 3
- noun dialling a plate, disk, face, or other surface containing markings or figures upon which the time of day is indicated by hands, pointers, or shadows, as of a clock or sundial. 1
- noun dialling a plate or disk with markings or figures for indicating or registering some measurement or number, as of pressure, number of revolutions, the frequency to which a radio is tuned, etc., usually by means of a pointer. 1
- noun dialling a rotatable plate, disk, or knob used for regulating a mechanism, making and breaking electrical connections, etc., as in tuning a radio or television station in or out. 1
- noun dialling Also called rotary dial. a rotatable plate or disk on a telephone, fitted with finger holes that are marked with letters or numbers, used in making calls through an automatic switchboard. 1
- noun dialling any mechanism on the face of a telephone by which the caller places a call, as push buttons. 1
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Origin of dialling
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English: instrument for telling time by the sun's shadow, presumably < Medieval Latin diālis daily (Latin di(ēs) day + -ālis -al1)
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Parts of speech for Dialling
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dialling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
dialling usage trend in Literature
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