answerback
Americannoun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of answerback
First recorded in 1880–85; noun use of verb phrase answer back (first used in telegraphy)
Example Sentences
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To send a telex, you'll need the recipient's telex number, an answerback code, and the code of the recipient's country.
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