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

The act of entering a telephone number to place a call.

"The dialing system on the old switchboard was confusing to new operators."

How to use dialing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of entering a phone number to call someone.

Common pairings

direct dialing dialing code dialing tone

Word forms

dialings plural

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Rhymes for dialing

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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.