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speed-dial

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

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verb

Meaning 1

To dial using speed dial.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: communications, electrical-engineering, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, telecommunications, telephony

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From speed + dial.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 快速撥號 /快速拨号 (kuàisù bōhào) — to dial using speed dial
  • Finnish: soittaa pikavalinnalla — to dial using speed dial