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calling card

calling cards

Definitions of calling card
  1. noun
    a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited
    synonyms: card, visiting card
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    type of:
    greeting, salutation
    (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
  2. noun
    a distinguishing characteristic or behavior
  3. noun
    a card that is used instead of cash to make telephone calls
    synonyms: phone card
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    type of:
    charge card, charge plate, credit card, plastic
    a card (usually plastic) that assures a seller that the person using it has a satisfactory credit rating and that the issuer will see to it that the seller receives payment for the merchandise delivered
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