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contact manager

[ ˈkɒntækt ˈmænɪdʒər ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

business

A contact manager is a software program or application that helps individuals or businesses organize and manage their contacts, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.

Synonyms

CRM software, address book, contact organizer.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
contact manager	A basic tool for managing contact information such as names, phone numbers, and email addresses. It’s typically used by individuals or small businesses. I use a contact manager to keep track of my friends' and family's phone numbers
address book	An older term often used for physical books or simple digital tools where people write down contact information. It’s usually less sophisticated than modern digital tools. My grandmother still uses an address book to write down phone numbers and addresses
contact organizer	An application or tool that helps in organizing contacts efficiently. It often includes features for categorization and sorting but may not be as advanced as CRM software. I just downloaded a contact organizer app to better sort my business contacts, friends, and family
CRM software	A sophisticated tool used mostly by businesses to manage interactions with current and potential customers. It includes features like sales management, customer interaction tracking, and data analysis. Our sales team uses CRM software to track customer interactions and manage leads effectively

Examples of usage

I use a contact manager to keep track of all my clients' information.
The contact manager allows us to easily access the contact details of our suppliers.
With a contact manager, you can efficiently categorize and search for specific contacts.
The contact manager also provides reminders for important follow-ups with contacts.
Many businesses rely on contact managers to maintain strong relationships with their customers.

Translations

Translations of the word "contact manager" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gerenciador de contatos

🇮🇳 संपर्क प्रबंधक

🇩🇪 Kontaktmanager

🇮🇩 pengelola kontak

🇺🇦 менеджер контактів

🇵🇱 menedżer kontaktów

🇯🇵 コンタクトマネージャー

🇫🇷 gestionnaire de contacts

🇪🇸 gestor de contactos

🇹🇷 iletişim yöneticisi

🇰🇷 연락처 관리자

🇸🇦 مدير الاتصالات

🇨🇿 správce kontaktů

🇸🇰 správca kontaktov

🇨🇳 联系人管理器

🇸🇮 upravitelj stikov

🇮🇸 tengiliðastjóri

🇰🇿 байланыс менеджері

🇬🇪 კონტაქტების მენეჯერი

🇦🇿 əlaqə meneceri

🇲🇽 gestor de contactos

Etymology

The concept of contact management dates back to the early days of business when handwritten address books were used to store contact information. With the advancement of technology, contact managers have evolved into digital tools that offer more advanced features for organizing and managing contacts efficiently. In today's digital age, contact managers play a crucial role in maintaining relationships and communication with clients, suppliers, and other important contacts.