answering machine 
answering machine
Definition
answering machine
noun
an electronic device using recording tape or a semiconductor chip to take or give telephone messages automatically
answering machine
Telecom Definition
A relatively simple machine that answers incoming calls after a user programmable number of rings. Answering machines are customer premises equipment (CPE), owned or leased by the end user and located on the customers premises. Answering machines largely have been replaced by central office (CO) based voice processors. See also voice processor.
answering machine
Usage Examples
Possessives
- someone: It's like when you hear your voice on someone's answering machine and you think ' God, is that me?
Modifies a noun
- service: Outside normal office hours an answering machine service provides relevant information.
Noun used with modifier
- telephone: A telephone answering machine will receive your messages at other times.
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