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- DictionaryDi·al/ˈdī(ə)l/
noun
- 1. a face of a clock, watch, or sundial that is marked to show units of time.
verb
- 1. call (a phone number) by turning a disk with numbered holes or using a keypad or touchscreen: "he dialed 911"
1. : to measure with a dial. 2. a. : to manipulate a device (such as a dial) so as to operate, regulate, or select. dial your favorite program.
the part of a machine or device that shows a measurement, such as of speed or time, often a numbered circle with a moving pointer (= long narrow part with a point) A dial is also a part of an instrument that you can turn or move to control it: Turn the dial of the radio and get some music.
to enter or input (a number) on a telephone, as by means of a touchscreen, push buttons, or a rotary dial: I dialed your work number by mistake. to make a telephone call to: You can dial the Telehealth hotline for advice from a nurse. to regulate, select, or tune in by means of a dial, as on a radio:
to make a phone call by pressing a series of buttons with numbers, or moving a disc with numbers, on the phone: If you have the extension number you can dial any member of staff direct. Dial 9 for an outside line.
1. a plate or disk on a clock, watch, or sundial, containing graduated markings or figures, upon which the time of day is indicated by hands, pointers, or shadows. 2. a plate or disk with markings or figures for indicating or registering some measurement or number, usu. by means of a pointer.
noun. /ˈdaɪəl/ the face of a clock or watch, or a similar control on a machine, piece of equipment or vehicle that shows a measurement of time, amount, speed, temperature, etc. an alarm clock with a luminous dial. Check the tyre pressure on the dial. Set the dial for the number of copies required.
A dial is a circle that has a series of numbers or marks representing numbers, like the dial of a clock face, a compass, or an old-fashioned telephone. If you have a watch that glows in the dark, it's the dial you can see even in a dark movie theater.
A dial is a control on a device or piece of equipment which you can move in order to adjust the setting, for example to select or change the frequency on a radio or the temperature of a heater. He turned the dial on the radio.
to enter or input (a number) on a telephone, as by means of a touchscreen, push buttons, or a rotary dial: I dialed your work number by mistake. to make a telephone call to: You can dial the Telehealth hotline for advice from a nurse.
dial meaning: 1. the round part of a clock, watch, or machine that shows you the time or other measurement 2. a…. Learn more.
