"phonelike" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more phonelike [comparative], most phonelike [superlative]
Etymology: phone + -like Etymology templates: {{suf|en|phone|like}} phone + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} phonelike (comparative more phonelike, superlative most phonelike)
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a phone, especially a cell phone.
    Sense id: en-phonelike-en-adj-iC-8mUnI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -like

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          "ref": "2016 August 25, Garrett Mitchell, Michael Kiefer, “Turn in Phoenix 'serial street shooter,' collect $75K, remain anonymous. Here's how Silent Witness works.”, in azcentral",
          "text": "The system is rudimentary, almost old-fashioned. Silent Witness ensures complete anonymity by using a rotary phonelike system that doesn't have caller ID. Citizens are provided with a case number when they call, and that will be the only signifier that tipsters are who they say they are.",
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          "ref": "2016 September 20, Steven Musil, Richard Nieva, “Google may unveil its new phone at Oct. 4 event”, in CNET",
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          "ref": "2023 October 26, Nicholas De Leon, “Tablet Buying Guide”, in Consumer Reports",
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