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handset Definition

☆ hand·set (hand′set′)

noun

a telephone mouthpiece, receiver, and dial or push buttons in a single unit, for holding in one hand

handset Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • prepay: All mobile phone and prepaid SIM card connections ( excluding prepay handsets ) are subject to a 12 month airtime contract.
  • subsidize: The overseas market is massive, and subsidized handsets are obviously very attractive.
  • unlock: You should contact your network provider to get a PUK code to unlock the handset.

Adjective modifier

  • 3g: Free 3G Mobile Phones All the latest 3G handsets reviewed with links to the best deals on the Web.
  • mobile: A dozen years ago, the only mobile handsets to be seen in public were on the set of Star Trek.
  • cordless: Have the freedom to roam around the office and still be contactable with the latest cordless handsets.
  • compatible: For a list of compatible handsets, click here.
  • 2.5g: LG are advancing further into the mobile market with their latest 2.5G handset with the S5200.
  • Vodafone: I've also got my eye on Vodafone handset manufactured by Sharp.

Modifies a noun

  • oems: Research In Motion ( RIM ) is well positioned to survive pressure from competing handset OEMs and wireless email gateway vendors.
  • manufacturer: It will be received by a chip built into the phone by the handset manufacturer.
  • cord: Would seriously benefit from a longer handset cord, the one which comes with it is waaay too short for business use.
  • vendor: O2 is hoping that other handset vendors will soon support Visual Radio too.
  • subsidy: In China, where there are no handset subsidies, some 30 to 50 new handsets of all prices are launched every month.

Noun used with modifier

  • i-mode: Every i-mode handset will automatically come with its own unique internet mail address.
  • gsm: GSM Arena is a comprehensive site on GSM handsets, where review scores are compiled from reader votes.
  • tri-band: The quoted battery life is a lengthy 8.5 hours talk time and 400 hours standby for the tri-band handset.
  • airwave: Improved coverage as well as emergency buttons on Airwave handsets enable officers to call for urgent assistance.
  • wireless: Out in the road can sign wireless carrier handset all of the us.
  • telephone: I do have an old telephone handset I could let you have.