Dialer: meaning, definitions and examples

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dialer

[ ˈdaɪələr ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

phone app

A dialer is a software application or device used to initiate phone calls by entering the phone number directly on a keypad or touchscreen. It is commonly found on smartphones and landline phones.

Synonyms

calling application, phone app.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
dialer	Used to refer to the specific interface or application feature where you can manually enter phone numbers to place a call. Often implies basic functionality without additional features. I couldn't find John's number in my contacts, so I used the dialer to call him. The phone's dialer is pretty straightforward and user-friendly.
phone app	A more casual term for the application on a smartphone that handles making and receiving calls. This term is commonly used in everyday conversations. I need to check my missed calls in the phone app. Can you open the phone app and call mom for me?
calling application	Refers to a broader application or software that includes various calling-related features, such as video calls, contact management, and call logs. Usually used in more technical or formal contexts. The new calling application integrates well with our CRM system. Many calling applications now support high-definition video calls.

Word

Description / Examples

dialer

Used to refer to the specific interface or application feature where you can manually enter phone numbers to place a call. Often implies basic functionality without additional features.

I couldn't find John's number in my contacts, so I used the dialer to call him.
The phone's dialer is pretty straightforward and user-friendly.

phone app

A more casual term for the application on a smartphone that handles making and receiving calls. This term is commonly used in everyday conversations.

I need to check my missed calls in the phone app.
Can you open the phone app and call mom for me?

calling application

Refers to a broader application or software that includes various calling-related features, such as video calls, contact management, and call logs. Usually used in more technical or formal contexts.

The new calling application integrates well with our CRM system.
Many calling applications now support high-definition video calls.

Examples of usage

The dialer on my smartphone allows me to easily make calls.
She used the dialer on the landline phone to call her friend.
I prefer using the dialer on my phone rather than voice commands.

Translations

Translations of the word "dialer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 discador

🇮🇳 डायलर

🇩🇪 Wähler

🇮🇩 pemutar nomor

🇺🇦 набирач

🇵🇱 wybieracz

🇯🇵 ダイヤラー

🇫🇷 composeur

🇪🇸 marcador

🇹🇷 çevirmeli telefon

🇰🇷 다이얼러

🇸🇦 الرقم الهاتفي

🇨🇿 volič

🇸🇰 vyberač

🇨🇳 拨号器

🇸🇮 izbirnik

🇮🇸 hringari

🇰🇿 нөмір тергіш

🇬🇪 გამომძახებელი

🇦🇿 nömrə yığıcı

🇲🇽 marcador

Etymology

The term 'dialer' originated from the word 'dial,' which refers to the circular disk or keypad used to input numbers on older telephones. With the advancement of technology, the dialer has evolved into a digital interface for making calls on modern communication devices.