"Centrex" meaning in All languages combined

See Centrex on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Centrexes [plural]
Etymology: From central exchange. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Centrex (plural Centrexes)
  1. (telecommunications) A service similar to a private branch exchange, but providing switching at the central office instead of at the customer's premises. Wikipedia link: Centrex Categories (topical): Telecommunications

Inflected forms

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