"1-900" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: 1, used to dial long-distance numbers + 900, the North American premium charge area code Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} 1-900 (not comparable)
  1. Of telephone numbers dialed in North America, having an additional charge assessed to the caller, part of which is returned to the owner of the number. Wikipedia link: 1-900 Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Telephony Synonyms: 900 Related terms: 1-555, 1-800, 1-976

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