tel
tel — noun
1. a short way of writing 'telephone number'; the number that you use to call someo
a short way of writing 'telephone number'; the number that you use to call someone on their phone, especially when written on a form, business card, or contact list
Please write your name and tel on the registration form.
countable noun: 'name and tel'
Eleni checked the doctor's tel before she booked the appointment.
The business card showed the company address but no tel.
Ayana updated her contact details with a new tel after moving to Seoul.
Kabir scribbled his tel on a scrap of paper and handed it to the courier.
- phone number
the full form, used in both speech and writing
- contact number
more general, may refer to a mobile or home phone
文法句型
[possessive] + tel
no + tel
用法筆記
Frequently used in headings or labels on forms and documents rather than in full sentences. The plural form 'tels' is rare.
常見錯誤
tel — abbreviation
1. a short written form of 'telephone', placed before a phone number on forms, sign
a short written form of 'telephone', placed before a phone number on forms, signs, advertisements, business cards, and in addresses to indicate what the number is for
The form asked for Name, Address, and Tel: 02-1234-5678.
pattern: 'Tel: [number]'
Sumin found the hotel reception number listed under Tel in the brochure.
The email signature read 'Tomás García | Tel: +34 91 555 0123'.
On the job advert the company gave a Tel number but no email address.
Amelia dialled the Tel number from the website and asked about the flat.
- phone
the full word, used in both speech and everyday writing
文法句型
Tel: [number]
Tel [number]
用法筆記
Always written with a capital T when standing alone before a number. When used in the phrase 'Tel number', it functions as a modifier and is less formal. This abbreviation appears almost exclusively in written or printed form.