directory assistance

noun

US

: a service that people can call to get the telephone number for a person or organization

Examples of directory assistance in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Same for other codes, like 411 for directory assistance and 988 for the suicide hotline. — IEEE Spectrum, 17 Nov. 2025

Such virtual voice technologies are widely used by banks, tech firms, health care organizations and 411 directory assistance, but not so much by retailers, with a few exceptions such as Amazon and Walmart. — David Moin, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025

As part of its responsibility, AT&T is obligated to offer reliable and affordable telephone services, including emergency access, directory assistance, and special rates for eligible customers. — Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 22 Feb. 2024

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