telephone alphabet (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /təˈlɛfəʊn ˈælfəbɛt/
Definition
A set of code words used to clearly communicate letters and numbers over radio and telephone communications, especially in situations where standard letter pronunciation may be unclear.
Examples
The air traffic controller used the telephone alphabet to confirm the flight's call sign.
The telephone alphabet is used by the military to avoid confusion during radio transmissions.
How to Use telephone alphabet
- use the telephone alphabet (verb phrase)
- to communicate clearly using code words — "The pilot used the telephone alphabet to confirm the flight's call sign."
- telephone alphabet code (noun phrase)
- a specific set of code words used for communication — "The telephone alphabet code is used to avoid confusion during radio transmissions."
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