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dial tonenoun
A telephony signal, usually in the form of a sound, used to indicate that the telephone exchange is working, has recognized an off-hook, and is ready to accept a call.
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Dial tone
A dial tone is a telephony signal sent by a telephone exchange or private branch exchange (PBX) to a terminating device, such as a telephone, when an off-hook condition is detected. It indicates that the exchange is working and is ready to initiate a telephone call. The tone stops when the first dialed digit is recognized. If no digits are forthcoming, the partial dial procedure is invoked, often eliciting a special information tone and an intercept message, followed by the off-hook tone, requiring the caller to hang up and redial.
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Dial tone
A dial tone is a telephony signal used to indicate that the telephone exchange is working, has recognized an off-hook condition at the telephone, and is ready to accept a call. The tone stops when the first numeral is dialed. If no digits are forthcoming, the permanent signal procedure is invoked, often eliciting a special information tone and a Intercept message.
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indolate
tiadenol
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of dial tone in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of dial tone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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