pager

pag-er · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A small electronic device that receives messages or alerts, historically used before mobile phones became widespread.

  2. 2.

    (computing) A program that displays text one screen at a time.

Forms

plural: pagers

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    pager duty — being on call and reachable via pager

Related words

See also: beeper, message, phone
Synonyms: beeper

Etymology

From English page (meaning to summon) + agent suffix -er.