caller id
noun
Simple meaning
A small display that will show you the telephone number of the party calling you.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɔlɚaɪˈdi
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A small display that will show you the telephone number of the party calling you
countable
The telephone number and/or name of the originator of an incoming telephone call, displayed on the screen of the telephone or other electronic device receiving the call.
uncountable
The service of providing such information, sometimes included in one's standard telephone contract and sometimes available for an extra fee.
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This meaning: A small display that will show you the telephone number of the party calling you
Used this way, caller id is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It stays understated rather than dramatic. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Mild
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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