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Translingual
Symbol
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- Used to indicate a size that is smaller or larger than 00
- The precision screwdriver set includes size 0, 00, and 000 Phillips head.
- 0000 is meant for newborns but if your baby is not too small at birth, you can start with size 000 singlets.
- 000 capsules are too large to swallow, but are used for medication to be mixed with a liquid.
See also
English
Etymology
A variant of the British 999, originally selected as an appropriate number for rotary-dial telephones and adapted in Australia because of the need to dial an initial 0 from remote exchanges to connect to the main trunk lines.
Pronunciation
- (General Australian) IPA(key): /trɪpəl.əʊ/, /trɪpəl.zɪə.ɹəʊ/, /trɪpəl.zɛd/Category:English 3-syllable words#000Category:English 4-syllable words#000Category:English 3-syllable words#000Category:English terms with IPA pronunciation#000
Proper noun
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- The telephone number for emergency services in Australia. [1961]
- When you call 000, the Telstra operator usually answers the phone with "Emergency. Police, fire, or ambulance?"Category:English terms with usage examples#000
Usage notes
Australia also operates 106 as an emergency number for the deaf and 112 as an emergency number for mobile phones.
Synonyms
- Triple O, Triple Zero, 000 Emergency