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pager

/ˈpeɪdʒər/ noun · British & US
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What does pager mean?

noun

A device that sends a message to a person, typically a number, when a call is received. A person who delivers messages, especially in a hospital or other institution.

Example

"The nurse used a pager to contact the doctor during the surgery."

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