telephone number

noun

1. a set of figures identifying the telephone of a particular subscriber, and used in making connections to that telephone

2. (plural) extremely large numbers, esp in reference to salaries or prices

Example Sentences

It is likely to be critical of how the police used reporters' telephone numbers to check for leaks of information.

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When questioned he had initially given a false name of John Lesley, but provided his real telephone number and police were able to ascertain his true identity.

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She added that should "never had happened" as they had her address, telephone number, and details of her symptoms.

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Rescuers followed the road and found another breadcrumb: a second note with additional information, such as the names and telephone numbers of the missing individuals.

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It was reopened in 1989, with a telephone number for prospective renters to call; within four days, it had received 180,000 calls and the list was closed again.

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