speed-dial

[ speed-dahy-uh l, -dahyl ]
/ ˈspidˌdaɪ əl, -ˌdaɪl /

verb (used with object), speed-dialed, speed-dial·ing or (especially British) speed-dialled, speed-dial·ling.

to dial (a telephone number) using speed dial.

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Definition for speed-dial (2 of 2)

speed dial

noun

a telephone feature by which telephone numbers can be stored in memory and rapidly dialed by pressing an assigned button.
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Example sentences from the Web for speed-dial

  • Kerry probably used to speed-dial him dozens of times a day.

    Monsters vs. Weenies|Lee Siegel|December 29, 2009|DAILY BEAST

  • I had nothing to do other than to give occasional attention to the revolution counter, altimetre, and speed-dial.

    High Adventure|James Norman Hall