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Definition of Answering machine
1. Noun. An electronic device that answers the telephone and records messages.
Definition of Answering machine
1. Noun. A device that automatically records voice mail from unanswered telephone calls. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Answering Machine
Literary usage of Answering machine
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Successful Independent Consulting: Turn Your Career Experience Into a by Douglas Florzak (1999)
"Using an answering machine to handle your calls has many disadvantages. ...
However, in addition to all the problems shared with an answering machine, ..."
2. Exit by Mihai Nadin (2004)
"The morning after was less relaxed. I would have loved to leave home. A short
message on our answering machine would ..."
3. Privacy in a Fishbowl by Gyeorgos Ceres Hatonn (1995)
"Use an answering machine. answering machines are ideal for screening telephone
... When you tape the message your answering machine will give to a caller, ..."