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(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...
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Definition: handset
(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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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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