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Annunciatory

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an·nun·ci·a·tor  (-nns-tr)
n.
One that announces, especially an electrical signaling device used in hotels or offices to indicate the sources of calls on a switchboard.
an·nunci·a·tory (--tr, -tôr) adj.
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Adj.1.annunciatory - relating to the act of announcing or being announced


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