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PRONUNCIATION OF MISDIAL

misdial  [ˈmɪsˌdaɪəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MISDIAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Misdial is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MISDIAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Misdialed call

A misdialed call or wrong number is a telephone call to an incorrect telephone number. This may occur because the number has been physically misdialled, the number is simply incorrect, or because the area code or ownership of the number has changed. In North America, toll-free numbers are a frequent source of wrong numbers because they often have a history of prior ownership. In the United Kingdom, many misdialled calls have been due to public confusion over the dialling codes for some areas.

Definition of misdial in the English dictionary

The definition of misdial in the dictionary is the act of dialling a telephone number incorrectly.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MISDIAL


denial
dɪˈnaɪəl
dial
ˈdaɪəl
diel
ˈdaɪəl
Lyell
ˈlaɪəl
mistrial
mɪsˈtraɪəl
myal
ˈmaɪəl
phial
ˈfaɪəl
pial
ˈpaɪəl
prial
praɪəl
redial
riːˈdaɪəl
retrial
riːˈtraɪəl
rial
ˈraɪəl
ryal
ˈraɪəl
sial
ˈsaɪəl
Slydial
ˈslaɪdaɪəl
speed-dial
ˈspiːddaɪəl
sundial
ˈsʌnˌdaɪəl
trial
ˈtraɪəl
vial
ˈvaɪəl
viol
ˈvaɪəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MISDIAL

misdemeanor
misdemeanour
misdescribe
misdescription
misdesert
misdevelop
misdevotion
misdiagnose
misdiagnoses
misdiagnosis
misdiet
misdight
misdirect
misdirected
misdirection
misdistribution
misdivide
misdivision
misdo
misdoer

WORDS THAT END LIKE MISDIAL

chlamydial
clostridial
cordial
custodial
endocardial
epicardial
medial
mondial
myocardial
noncustodial
pericardial
postprandial
prandial
precordial
predial
primordial
radial
remedial
speed dial
ventromedial

Synonyms and antonyms of misdial in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «misdial» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MISDIAL

Find out the translation of misdial to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of misdial from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «misdial» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

拨错
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

equivoca al marcar
570 millions of speakers

English

misdial
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

misdial
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

misdial
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ошиблись
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

número incorreto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

misdial
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

une erreur de numérotation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Misdial
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sich verwählen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

misdial
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

misdial
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Misdial
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

misdial
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

misdial
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चुकीचे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yanliş numara çevirdiiseniz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

numero errato
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pomylisz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

помилилися
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

misdial
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πληκτρολογήσετε λάθος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

misdial
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

slår fel nummer
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

slår feil
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of misdial

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MISDIAL»

The term «misdial» is used very little and occupies the 176.383 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MISDIAL» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «misdial» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «misdial» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about misdial

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MISDIAL»

Discover the use of misdial in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to misdial and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Legal and Law Enforcement Guide to Telephony: Addressing ...
To reduce fraud, when subscribers review their telephone bills they should look for entries billed under the names of “enhanced services,” “memberships,” “ personal 800 services,” and “special calling plans.” 2.1.3 Misdial Schemes Misdial ...
George Molczan, 2005
2
Walking in Faith: Stories of Hope and Encouragement for the ...
God. Does. Not. Misdial. A. call to leadership can come in a variety of ways . It can come through people as well as circumstances . I was alone in the atrium of my company's world headquarters when God prompted me to step into a leadership ...
Shari Harris, 2011
3
Strategic Copywriting: How to Create Effective Advertising
Misdial, misdial, misdial) ANNCR: Unfortunately, cows have hooves. So not only is the receiver hard to pick up, but the little numbers are nearly impossible to dial. SFX: (Poorly dialed numbers and cow SFX continue under.) ANNCR: Oh, how ...
Edd Applegate, 2005
4
The Bodies Left Behind: A Novel
These various forces race along inexorably toward the novel's gritty and stunning conclusion.
Jeffery Deaver, 2008
5
Candid Comments: Selected Columns from the Eufaula Tribune, ...
You. can. talk. even. when. you. misdial. June 1, 1971. There. are lots of reasons why I like living in a little city and editing a hometown newspaper. I don't feel unsuccessful in the least not living up to my senior class's ridiculous prophecy that ...
Joel P. Smith, 2011
6
The Guardians
“He could've misdialed,” Weisberg said. “Understandable given the circumstances.” “I considered that,” Osorio replied. “But which number or numbers did he misdial? The 4? The 3? Or the 1? Did he misdial two of them? Or possibly all three?
Jack Cavanaugh
7
Premises Security: A Guide for Security Professionals and ...
... 94099324 940222 1330 Tuesday 911 Misdial phone 94100484 940223 0213 Wednesday Drunk Employee 94111417 940228 1911 Monday 911 Hangup Man passed out on 94115393 940302 2009 Wednesday Unwanted Person 3rd floor ...
William F. Blake, Walter F. Bradley, 1999
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English Language Word Builder
... MEDIATE MENTION MIGRATE MISDIAL MISDIAL> MISFILE MISHEARd MISHEARd MISLEADé MISNAME MISREADë MISTAKEë MISTAKEn MISTAKEL MISTIME MISTYPE MOISTEN MONITORy MORTIFY MYSTIFY NARRATEL NEGLECT ...
Bob Jackman, 2012
9
How to Create Your Own Luck: The "You Never Know" Approach ...
Who would have thought that a misdial would turn into a great opportunity? A lot of telephone calls turn out to be wrong numbers and are quickly concluded— sometimes with an apology, too often without one. Lee took the few extra seconds to ...
Susan RoAne, 2004
10
Chambers concise dictionary
misdial misread misdial > v, tr&intr to dial (a telephone number) incorrectly, misdirect > v1 formaho give wrong directions to someone; to direct, address or instruct something or someone wrongly. 2 formaho use something (especially funds) for ...
Ian Brookes, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MISDIAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term misdial is used in the context of the following news items.
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AM Scanner Traffic -- 7.22.15
10:24 a.m. 911 Misdial -- Kootenai Health security investigating several 911 hangup calls. 10:22 a.m. Wrong Way Driver -- Onramp ... «The Spokesman Review, Jul 15»
2
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If you do misdial 911 or find your kids have done so, police ask that you stay on the line and explain to the operator. A mysterious call might be ... «Woodstock Sentinel Review, Jul 15»
3
North Berwick Police Department log, June 28-July 4
7:18 p.m. Officers responded to Lebanon Road for a reported 9-1-1 hang-up call; Officers confirmed an accidental misdial. 8:08 a.m. Officers ... «Foster's Daily Democrat, Jul 15»
4
Reliable reliever Blaine Hardy relishes being on call
Or, sometimes on the road, they misdial." In some stadiums, like Minnesota, the dugout and bullpen phones have to be dialed, old-school style. «The Detroit News, Jul 15»
5
South Shore police report: July 16, 2015 issue
... into custody on a Kenosha County traffic warrant at 5:32 a.m. July 8. Police had responded to a 911 misdial by the man's 3-year-old daughter. «SouthMilwaukeeNOW.com, Jul 15»
6
Meeker County Sheriff's Office report
Spoke to the individual and everything was okay, it was a misdial. On the 6th at 2:20 p.m. the Sheriff's Office assisted the Litchfield Police ... «Crow River Media, Jul 15»
7
Mark Patinkin: Random thoughts on motels, computer passwords …
did I misdial or is Citi trying harder? • I like my password. I'm happy with my password. Why do they keep making me change my password? «The Providence Journal, Jul 15»
8
Canada Day false alarms calls have 'enormous' cost, say RCMP
... and the RCMP said some provinces go so far as to fine people who make them — even if it is an accident such as a misdial or a child playing ... «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
9
7 Reasons Scream, MTV's New Slasher Series, Will Give You …
The killer uses Snapchat. And gosh-darn Siri doesn't pull through when you need her! (Although, the Pottery Barn misdial did make us giggle. «Glamour, Jul 15»
10
Islesboro Public Safety blotter
After investigating, he determined it was a misdial and that all of the residents were okay. June 8. Porter conducted a bail check on Main Road ... «Republican Journal, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Misdial [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/misdial>. Apr 2024 ».
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