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cell phone |
a telephone that operates using radio signals and therefore requires no wires. A cell phone can be taken with one anywhere but may not function if it is too far away from a radio transmitter to receive signals. |
cellular phone |
a telephone that can be taken anywhere and does not use wires. A cellular phone uses radio signals that are sent out from many different points called "cells." A cellular phone gets its signals from whatever cell is closest to it at the moment. A cellular phone is often called a "cell phone." |
icon |
on a phone or computer display, a small drawing that is used as a symbol. Clicking on the symbol requests a certain action from the computer, such as opening a file, taking a user to a location, or playing an audio. [1/3 definitions] |
information |
a telephone service that can tell the caller the phone number of a person or business. [1/2 definitions] |
in person |
being actually present, rather than on the phone or radio, in pictures, or in the movies. |
message |
to send a message to (someone), especially using a cell phone or computer. [1/4 definitions] |
mobile |
a telephone that operates using radio signals and therefore requires no wires. A mobile can be taken with one anywhere but may not function if it is too far away from a radio transmitter to receive signals. "Mobile" has the same meaning as "cell phone." [1/3 definitions] |
text |
a written message sent by a cell phone; text message. [3/5 definitions] |
text message |
a short message typed on the keypad of a cell phone and sent to another cell phone; text. [1/3 definitions] |
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