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handset - technical definition


(1) A synonym for cellphone. See Bluetooth handset.

(2) The part of a desktop telephone that contains the speaker and the microphone. The part you hold in your hand is the handset. See multihandset cordless and headset.


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I've Been Talking on a What?

People are often not aware that they use the handset on a phone. However, when they compare the term to "headset," it makes sense.






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