Definitions
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- noun A
directory of all thephone numbers used in adistrict . - noun by extension A large
lookup table .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a directory containing an alphabetical list of telephone subscribers and their telephone numbers
Etymologies
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Examples
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I was just thumbing through the Yellow Pages of the phonebook, which is always interesting, and I came across a listing for the Anti-Cigarette Alliance.
A Memoir 1995
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Both are procedural tactics. shermandorn Writing next Great American Novel: Senators and Filibusters and Zombies. davidcnswanson Dems taking inspiration from filibusters, plan to call a phonebook healthcare reform and pass it through reconciliation.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Erica Werner 2010
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Yes, there was an ancient tome at one point that worked like this for phone numbers too - it was called a phonebook, and that worked fine and dandy for a fixed-line world.
The Next Web 2010
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Yes, there was an ancient tome at one point that worked like this for phone numbers too - it was called a phonebook, and that worked fine and dandy for a fixed-line world.
The Next Web 2010
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Both are procedural tactics. shermandorn Writing next Great American Novel: Senators and Filibusters and Zombies. davidcnswanson Dems taking inspiration from filibusters, plan to call a phonebook healthcare reform and pass it through reconciliation.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Erica Werner 2010
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"With the KX-TG9382T, even a 600-name phonebook transfers in just a few minutes, so it's easier than ever to keep your contacts at your fingertips."
Akihabaranews.com 2009
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IntegriSound life-like audio, 100-name phonebook with
We Blog A Lot 2009
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IntegriSound life-like audio, 100-name phonebook with 2 phone numbers per name, up to 100-number Caller ID memory, handset speakerphone, headset compatible, 4-way conferencing, [...]
We Blog A Lot 2009
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DECT 6.0, 50 name phonebook, answering machine and more
Gadgetreview 2009
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"With the KX-TG9382T, even a 600-name phonebook transfers in just a few minutes, so it's easier than ever to keep your contacts at your fingertips."
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