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    dial
    /ˈdʌɪəl/

    noun

    • 1. a face of a clock or watch that is marked to show units of time.

    verb

    • 1. call (a phone number) by turning a dial or using a keypad or touchscreen: "she dialled 999"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDIAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of dial as a verb and a noun in English, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out how to pronounce dial and see translations in other languages.

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    Learn the noun and verb meanings of dial, as well as its synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use dial in phrases, related articles, and games.

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    Learn the meaning and usage of the word dial as a noun, verb, and adjective. Find out how to dial a telephone number, a radio station, or a frequency, and see related words and phrases.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDIAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of dial as a verb and a noun, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out how to pronounce dial and see translations in other languages.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › dialDial - definition of dial by The Free Dictionary

    A dial is a graduated surface or face that indicates a measurement or number by a pointer or a knob. Learn the different types and uses of dials, such as clocks, radios, telephones, and measuring instruments.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDIAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A dial is the part of a machine or instrument such as a clock or watch which shows you the time or a measurement that has been recorded.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdial noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    noun. /ˈdaɪəl/ the face of a clock or watch, or a similar control on a machine, piece of equipment or vehicle that shows a measurement of time, amount, speed, temperature, etc. an alarm clock with a luminous dial. Check the tyre pressure on the dial. Set the dial for the number of copies required.