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phone  /ˈfoʊn/ ? Meaning of "phone"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
  2. (n) (phonetics) an individual sound unit of speech without concern as to whether or not it is a phoneme of some language
  3. (n) electro-acoustic transducer for converting electric signals into sounds; it is held over or inserted into the ear
  4. (v) get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

Synonym(s)

earpiece, headphone, telephone, telephone set, sound, speech sound

Derived Word(s)

phonetic, phonic

Usage(s):

  1. With its touchscreen, keypad-less cell phone, Apple once again kicks off a revolution.
  2. Enough with the smartphones, here comes an easy phone for older folks.
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