audiphone

/ɔːdiˈfaɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A device that converts sound into electrical signals for transmission or recording, especially a device that converts sound into a telephone signal.

“The doctor used an audiphone to communicate with her patient who was deaf.”

2. verb

To use an audiphone to communicate with someone who is deaf or hard of hearing.

“She audiphoned with her client to understand their needs.”

Synonyms

  • device
  • telephone

Antonyms

  • isolated
  • silent