Definition of speed dial
: a telephone function by which a selected stored number can be dialed by pressing only one key
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Examples of speed dial in a Sentence
a phone with speed dial
Recent Examples of speed dial from the Web
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Haddish has charmed her way into talk shows, awards presentation gigs, and even a coveted spot on Paul Thomas Anderson’s speed dial.
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Based on versatility and consistency, this router has a speed dial allows users to set an optimal speed for their project and is made out of tough aluminium base with a handsome hardwood handles.
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These include: Add the UHCL PD's phone number to your speed dial list.
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Harry Styles has so many things going for him—wealth, fame, an English accent, an endless supply of Chelsea boots, Alessandro Michele on speed dial—but having a face that grows hair on it is not one of them.
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Keep your cell phone charged, and keep me on speed dial.
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Keep a paper copy of important names, phone numbers and addresses, because thanks to cellphones and speed dial, few of us remember anyone’s phone number anymore.
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In Case of Emergency) numbers into your child’s speed dial on their cellphone, such as your number, a neighbor and the police station.
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As one woman in a tight circle decides to try to get pregnant, those on her speed dial are likely to consider joining her.
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First Known Use of speed dial
1982
SPEED DIAL Defined for English Language Learners
speed dial
Definition of speed dial for English Language Learners
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: a feature on some telephones that allows a person to call certain phone numbers quickly by pressing only one button
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