caller ID

[ kaw-ler ]

noun

a telephone service that allows a subscriber to identify a caller before answering by displaying the caller's telephone number on a small screen.

Origin of caller ID

First recorded in 1985–90

I am basing this assumption on the calls from Rand-PAC frequently displayed on my caller ID.
Why Republicans Should Fear ‘Ready for Hillary’ | Myra Adams | November 13, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
The caller ID indicated the call came from Melissa's cellphone.
The Serial Killer Sisterhood | Christine Pelisek, Roja Heydarpour | April 11, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
Each of these people has their phone number stored there and is caller ID'd when they make reservations.
The New Studio 54 | Jacob Bernstein | December 1, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST

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