Meaning of caller ID | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The telephone number and/or name of the originator of an incoming telephone call, displayed on the screen of the telephone or other electronic device receiving the call.
   countable
2. The service of providing such information, sometimes included in one's standard telephone contract and sometimes available for an extra fee.
   uncountable

Examples

“I've been trying out some of the new watches that display caller IDs, text messages, Twitter and news feeds, and the weather, too.”

“The new phone service known as Caller I.D. is a double-edged sword: it protects the privacy of some people, but at the expense of others.”

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