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call number
noun
: a combination of characters assigned to a library book to indicate its place on a shelf
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Using a computer analysis tool, the researchers further found that the first calls in a series differ significantly, depending on the number of calls to follow–indicating that crows are planning their response and call number from the very first caw.
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 23 May 2024
Entities that illegally call numbers in the registry can be fined up to $50,000 per call.
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Zach Everson, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
In fact, spam call numbers were a bit lower in Q1 because call volume spiked during the holidays.
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Eric Griffith, PCMAG, 2 May 2023
Companies that call numbers on the list are subject to $43,792 in penalties per call.
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Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2023
The system provides an all-in-one calling, meeting and messaging solution with incoming call numbers (local or toll-free) for over 100 different countries.
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Melody Brue, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2023
The commission said safety problems included four incidents of Metro failing to follow track worker protection guidelines, three reports of red signal overruns, a near-collision involving two trains with the same radio call number, and an unreported runaway train.
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Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2021
Although she had been microchipped, several attempts were made to reach the call number, which was found to be disconnected.
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The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2022
Many pediatricians also offer an emergency or on-call number and virtual visits for parents who are concerned about their newborn’s health.
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Tiffany Ayuda, SELF, 6 Oct. 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
1876, in the meaning defined above
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“Call number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/call%20number. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
call number
noun
: a combination of numbers and letters assigned to a library book to indicate its location in the library
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