beeper

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈbiːpə/
• (America) IPA: /ˈbipɚ/

Noun

beeper (plural beepers)

1. Something that makes a beeping sound, especially a simple computer speaker.
   • 1986, Dr. Dobb's journal of software tools for the professional programmer: volume 11 (page 53)

     The Controls option enables you to resize and move a currently displayed window, as well as toggle the PC beeper.

2. A pager (device).

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