Misdial
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɪsˈdaɪəl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Misdial is a verb meaning (ambitransitive) To dial or use a keypad incorrectly, especially on a telephone.
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To dial or use a keypad incorrectly, especially on a telephone.
More Meanings
- An instance of misdialling.
Example Sentences
I misdialled her number and got through to a stranger.
As for Mr. Vashishta, he laughed in embarrassment as he recalled misdialing 911 not once but twice in a weekend.
Word Forms
- misdials
- misdialing
- misdialling
- misdialed
- misdialled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include misdetermine, misdo, mispunch, misdub, misdemean, misderive.
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