call number
noun
: a combination of characters assigned to a library book to indicate its place on a shelf
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Using a computer analysis tool, the researchers further found that the first calls in a series differ significantly, depending on the number of calls to follow–indicating that crows are planning their response and call number from the very first caw.
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 23 May 2024
Entities that illegally call numbers in the registry can be fined up to $50,000 per call.
—Zach Everson, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
In fact, spam call numbers were a bit lower in Q1 because call volume spiked during the holidays.
—Eric Griffith, PCMAG, 2 May 2023
Companies that call numbers on the list are subject to $43,792 in penalties per call.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2023
The system provides an all-in-one calling, meeting and messaging solution with incoming call numbers (local or toll-free) for over 100 different countries.
—Melody Brue, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2023
The commission said safety problems included four incidents of Metro failing to follow track worker protection guidelines, three reports of red signal overruns, a near-collision involving two trains with the same radio call number, and an unreported runaway train.
—Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2021
Although she had been microchipped, several attempts were made to reach the call number, which was found to be disconnected.
—The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2022
Many pediatricians also offer an emergency or on-call number and virtual visits for parents who are concerned about their newborn’s health.
—Tiffany Ayuda, SELF, 6 Oct. 2022
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Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 23 May 2024
Entities that illegally call numbers in the registry can be fined up to $50,000 per call.
—Zach Everson, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
In fact, spam call numbers were a bit lower in Q1 because call volume spiked during the holidays.
—Eric Griffith, PCMAG, 2 May 2023
Companies that call numbers on the list are subject to $43,792 in penalties per call.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2023
The system provides an all-in-one calling, meeting and messaging solution with incoming call numbers (local or toll-free) for over 100 different countries.
—Melody Brue, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2023
The commission said safety problems included four incidents of Metro failing to follow track worker protection guidelines, three reports of red signal overruns, a near-collision involving two trains with the same radio call number, and an unreported runaway train.
—Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2021
Although she had been microchipped, several attempts were made to reach the call number, which was found to be disconnected.
—The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2022
Many pediatricians also offer an emergency or on-call number and virtual visits for parents who are concerned about their newborn’s health.
—Tiffany Ayuda, SELF, 6 Oct. 2022
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“Call number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/call%20number. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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