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dial

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1. dial - Noun

2. dial - Adjective

3. dial - Verb

4. Dial - Proper noun

Meaning

An instrument, formerly much used for showing the time of day from the shadow of a style or gnomon on a graduated arc or surface; esp., a sundial; but there are lunar and astral dials. The style or gnomon is usually parallel to the earth's axis, but the dial plate may be either horizontal or vertical.

The graduated face of a timepiece, on which the time of day is shown by pointers or hands.

To measure with a dial.

To survey with a dial.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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dial a telephone number Source: Internet

You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial Source: Internet

According to the company, with the upcoming iOS 13.5 update, users who dial 911 for medical emergencies will be able to share their medical information automatically. Source: Internet

“AI software is only helpful if it actually moves the dial for the radiologist,” she said. Source: Internet

After perfectly balancing the arm, the dial itself is "zeroed"; the stylus force can then be dialed in by screwing the counterweight towards the fulcrum. Source: Internet

A curved device called a finger stop sits above the dial at approximately the 4 o'clock position. Source: Internet

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