Definition of Beeper

1. Noun. An electronic device that generates a series of beeps when the person carrying it is being paged.

Exact synonyms: Pager
Generic synonyms: Electronic Device
Derivative terms: Beep, Beep, Page

Definition of Beeper

1. Noun. Something that makes a beeping sound ¹

2. Noun. A pager ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Beeper

1. a signaling device [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Beeper

beemaster
beemasters
beemer
beemers
been
been there, done that
been there, done that, bought the T-shirt
been there, done that, got the T-shirt
been to the rodeo
beenah
beenahs
beene
beenship
beeped
beeper (current term)
beepers
beeping
beepings
beeproof
beeps
beer
beer-bellied
beer-bust
beer-can chicken
beer-lambert law
beer and skittles
beer baron
beer barrel

Literary usage of Beeper

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Volcanic Ash and Aviation Safety: Proceedings of the First International edited by T. J. Casadevall (1995)
"The computer is set to automatically dial the duty scientist's 24-hour beeper and transmit a number code indicating an RSAM alert. The computer redials the ..."

2. The ABCs of Safe & Healthy Child Care: A Handbook for Child Care Providers by Cynthia M. Hale, Jacqueline A. Polder (2000)
"... Work beeper/Car Parent/Guardian #2 Name: Telephone: Home Work beeper/Car ... Work beeper/Car_ Name #2: Relationship Telephone: Home Work beeper/Car_ ..."

3. Technology 2002 (1993)
"Inside the beeper is an 8051-derivative CMOS microprocessor, 32 KB of battery-backed, non-volatile RAM, an analog-to-digital converter for checking supply ..."

4. Successful Independent Consulting: Turn Your Career Experience Into a by Douglas Florzak (1999)
"If you are managing several projects while on the move, you should consider getting a cell phone or beeper to guarantee a more timely connection with ..."

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