noun
Uncommon
dialing
Dialing (noun) means the act of entering a telephone number to place a call. Example: “The dialing system on the old switchboard was confusing to new operators.”
noun
1
The act of entering a telephone number to place a call.
"Even with that many votes, a few thousand errant dialings could affect the results."
— Edward Wyatt, As Callers, ‘Idol’ Fans Often Lack Real Talent (2008)
"The dialing system on the old switchboard was confusing to new operators."
How to use dialing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of entering a phone number to call someone.
Common pairings
direct dialing
dialing code
dialing tone
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Word forms
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Rhymes for dialing
healing
sealing
dealing
whaling
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Frequently asked questions
What does “dialing” mean?
The word “dialing” means the act of entering a telephone number to place a call. In plain terms, the process of entering a phone number to call someone.
How do you use “dialing” in a sentence?
Here is “dialing” used in a sentence: “The dialing system on the old switchboard was confusing to new operators.”
What part of speech is “dialing”?
“Dialing” is a noun.
Is “dialing” a common word?
“Dialing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
