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Meaning of the word beeper in English

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beeper

US /ˈbiː.pɚ/
UK /ˈbiː.pər/
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Noun

a small electronic device that makes a beeping sound when someone is trying to contact the person carrying it

Example:
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The doctor carried a beeper for emergencies.
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Before cell phones, beepers were common for quick communication.
Synonym:
pager bleeper
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