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answering machine definition - telecom
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 Answering machines largely have been replaced by central office (CO) based voice processors.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.

Webster's New World Telecom Dictionary Copyright © 2008 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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