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CID.

caller identification; a feature that identifies the phone number of the caller.

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. caller identification; a feature that identifies the phone number of the caller.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Abbreviation of combat identification; compare IFF.

    abbreviation · alt-of · countable · uncountable
  3. Acronym of center/centre instrument display.

    abbreviation · acronym · alt-of · countable · uncountable
  4. Initialism of criminal investigation/investigative division/department.

    abbreviation · alt-of · countable · initialism · uncountable
  5. Initialism of cubic inches displacement; cubic inches of displacement.

    abbreviation · alt-of · countable · initialism · uncountable
name
  1. Scotland Yard's Criminal Investigation Department

    UK · initialism
  2. U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command

    US · initialism
  3. Former name of NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigation Division).

    US · initialism
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