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answering machine

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an·swer·ing machine (nsr-ng)
n.
A device for answering one's telephone and recording callers' messages.
answering machine
Noun
a device for answering a telephone automatically and recording messages
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.answering machineanswering machine - an electronic device that answers the telephone and records messages
electronic device - a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically
Translations
answering machine [ˈɑːnsərɪŋ-] n → contestador m automático
answering machine [ˈɑːnsərɪŋ-] n → répondeur m
answering machine [ˈɑːnsərɪŋ-] answer n → Anrufbeantworter m
answering machine [ˈɑːnsərɪŋ-] n → segreteria (telefonica) automatica


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