telephone number
noun
: a number assigned to a telephone line for a specific phone or set of phones (as for a residence) that is used to call that phone
called also phone number
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Fans were invited to dial a special telephone number for a personalized tour and explore downloadable high-res images of the Marvel landmark.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 July 2025
Sometimes scammers use the name of a real restaurant, but substitute their own telephone number.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
The search team soon found another note, which included additional information, a telephone number and the names of the missing individuals.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 16 July 2025
In October 2020, President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan bill making 988 the universal telephone number to reach the national suicide prevention hotline.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 July 2025
Sometimes scammers use the name of a real restaurant, but substitute their own telephone number.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
The search team soon found another note, which included additional information, a telephone number and the names of the missing individuals.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 16 July 2025
In October 2020, President Donald Trump signed a bipartisan bill making 988 the universal telephone number to reach the national suicide prevention hotline.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
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“Telephone number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telephone%20number. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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