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message unit

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noun

  1. a measure of the duration of and distance covered by local telephone calls, used by telephone companies as a basis for assessing service charges.

Etymology

Origin of message unit

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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A phone message unit for Anit was full Friday when an Associated Press reporter called, seeking comment.

From Washington Times

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