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beeper
This term is primarily associated with the era of paging systems before the ubiquity of mobile phones. While it refers to the physical device, it often carries a nostalgic or professional connotation, specifically evoking the high-pressure environment of medical practitioners or emergency responders who required instant notification.
In modern technical contexts, the word has shifted from describing a standalone communication device to describing a specific hardware component, such as a piezo buzzer or an integrated circuit that emits a signal. In these cases, it is a neutral, descriptive term for any electronic sound-maker used for alerts.
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My beeper went off right in the middle of the surgery.
I remember when everyone carried a beeper on their belt.
The doctor is on call and carries a beeper at all times.
Just page my beeper if you find any clues at the crime scene.
The internal beeper on the motherboard emits a short tone during boot.
I wonder if anyone still uses a beeper in this day and age.
The device has a small beeper to alert the user when the battery is low.