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Tel. vs Phone

Both "tel." and "phone" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Tel." is an abbreviation for telephone and is commonly used in written forms like business cards or directories. On the other hand, "phone" is the full word and is used in everyday spoken and written English.

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Tel.

This abbreviation for telephone is correct and commonly used in written forms.

Use "tel." as an abbreviation for telephone in written forms like business cards, directories, or contact information.

Examples:

Please contact us at tel. 123-456-7890.
His tel. number is 555-1234.

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Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London E14 4HB, UK Tel.
Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4HB, UK Tel.
Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London E14 4HB, UK Tel.
Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London E14 4HB, UK Tel.
Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London E14 4HB, UK Tel.
Vildagliptin does 7 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London E14 4HB, UK Tel.
Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London E14 4HB, UK Tel.
The main measure of effectiveness 7 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London E14 4HB, UK Tel.
Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London E14 4HB, UK Tel.
Chiesa di Santa Teresa (Parish) Tel. 0709337319
Cavandone ceramics workshop (Tel.)
Direct sales with no commission agency. Tel..
Clearance and transit of petroleum products Tel.: 0818143951 - 0817777015
Bus station: Picchi roundabout. Tel..
Athens KTEL Bus Station: 100 Kifissou street - Tel.
Association for Cultural and Social Development "Montefeltro Vedute Rinascimentali" Tel.
For any further information contact the Val di Sole Tourist Board Tel.
For information call the Curia of Faenza Tel. 0546/21642.
Gabriels Olive Oil Livadi Tel.: 2736031013
Guided tours on request: Tel.

Alternatives:

telephone
phone number
contact number
landline
cell phone

Phone

The word "phone" is correct and commonly used in everyday spoken and written English.

Use "phone" in everyday spoken and written English to refer to a telephone or a device used for communication.

Examples:

I'll call you on the phone later.
Do you have her phone number?

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Phone could start ringing any minute.
Phone went straight to voicemail again.
Your Barbie Dream Phone is ringing.
Preferably a girl with a real nice... Phone.
Phone is registered to a Lyla Claybourne.
Keypad Phone: Select > to enter calling information manually.
Phone and number fields allow entering only numbers.
Phone room, top right drawer.
Phone's been ringing early today.
Phone rings, you take a message.
Phone belonged to the homeowner, Scott Barrett.
Phone conversations are best kept brief.
Phone Email tracker captures all their emails.
Phone; Refrigerator, microwave and safe.
Phone +302662000000 for reservations and enquiries.
[Phone rings, Janice groans]
Whenever he's done... Phone, just...
Phone rings at like 8 in the morning.
Phone hasn't rung for weeks.
Phone dropped on this side, the vehicle's northbound.

Alternatives:

telephone
cell phone
landline
mobile phone
smartphone

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