answering machine

/ˌænsərɪŋ məˌʃin/
/ˈɑnsərɪŋ məˈʃin/
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Other forms: answering machines

Definitions of answering machine
  1. noun
    an electronic device that answers the telephone and records messages
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    type of:
    electronic device
    a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically
Pronunciation
US
/ˌænsərɪŋ məˌʃin/
UK
/ˈɑnsərɪŋ məˈʃin/
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