caller ID

American  

[kaw-ler] / ˈkɔ lər /

noun

1. a telephone service that allows a subscriber to identify a caller before answering by displaying the caller's telephone number on a small screen.

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Etymology

Origin of caller ID

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Customers could not reach him because he had always phoned them with his caller ID hidden.

From BBC

“It might show Medicare’s name or phone number, but caller ID can be faked. To check it out, hang up and call 1-800-MEDICARE,” the agency said.

From MarketWatch

Ofcom advises people not to trust the caller ID display on their phone when trying to avoid scams.

From BBC

NBC reported that Sullivan's personal cell phone number appeared in the caller ID of those receiving the robocall.

From Salon

Ofcom has warned against relying on caller ID to tell if calls are legitimate.

From BBC