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tel. (telephone abbreviation)

noun tel Rare

Origin: Abbreviation of telefono.

Usage Note

Tel (or tel.) is the standard written abbreviation for telefono (telephone number) used on business cards, forms, and directories. It is not spoken aloud as a standalone word — say numero di telefono instead.

Examples

"Tel: 06 1234567"

Natural Translation

Tel: 06 1234567

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