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Beeper
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جهاز تنبيه, بِيبَر
a small electronic device that generates beeping sounds to signal one should call someone
Dialect
American
American
What is a "beeper"?
A beeper is a small, portable device that receives short messages or alerts, often in the form of a numeric or text message. When someone needs to reach the user, they send a signal to the beeper, which then vibrates, makes a sound, or displays a message. Beepers were widely used before cell phones became common, especially in professional settings such as hospitals, emergency services, and businesses. They allowed users to receive messages and respond to them later, but they did not offer the ability to make phone calls or send lengthy messages. Beepers are now largely outdated due to the widespread use of mobile phones.
Example
When I worked in the hospital, the nurses used their beepers to get emergency updates.
My grandfather still has his old beeper from when he worked as a paramedic.
