Definition: "Caller ID" is a noun that refers to a small display or feature on a phone that shows you the telephone number (or sometimes the name) of the person who is calling you. It helps you see who is calling before you answer the phone.
Usage Instructions: - You usually don't need to do anything special to use caller ID; it is often automatically included with your phone service. - When someone calls you, look at your phone screen to see the caller ID information.
Example: - "When my phone rang, I checked the caller ID and saw it was my friend Sarah calling."
Advanced Usage: - Some phones have advanced caller ID features that can show you the name of the caller if they are in your contact list or if the service provider recognizes the number.
Word Variants: - "Caller" (noun): the person who is making the call. - "ID" (abbreviation for Identity): refers to the identification of the caller.
Different Meanings: - In a different context, "ID" can also refer to identification documents, such as a driver’s license or passport. - "Caller" can refer to someone who shouts or announces something, not just someone on the phone.
Synonyms: - Caller identification - Caller display
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - While "caller ID" itself does not have common idioms or phrasal verbs, you might hear phrases like: - "Screen your calls": This means to check caller ID and decide whether to answer or ignore a call. - "Put a name to a face": This means to connect a person's name (or number) seen on caller ID to their identity when you meet them in person.