directory assistance
noun
US
: a service that people can call to get the telephone number for a person or organization
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As part of its responsibility, AT&T is obligated to offer reliable and affordable telephone services, including emergency access, directory assistance, and special rates for eligible customers.
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 22 Feb. 2024
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 22 Feb. 2024
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“Directory assistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/directory%20assistance. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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