surnumérotation

English translation: phone number extension

10:23 Jan 21, 2003
French to English translations [Non-PRO]
Tech/Engineering
French term or phrase: surnumérotation
This is a slang word from french telecommunications. I need the english translation, please.
sleigh13
Local time: 22:32
English translation:phone number extension
Explanation:

[COMM] Technique consistant à ajouter des chiffres à un numéro de téléphone au niveau d'un PABX, de façon à pouvoir disposer de plus de numéros sans ajouter de ligne téléphonique.

... for increasing call handling capacity without adding costly staff ... Operation Note:
Caller entered extensions or phone numbers longer than 8 digits will be ...
www.vikingelectronics.com/products/ pdf/discontinued/aca-2b.pdf
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Francis MARC
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phone number extension


Explanation:

[COMM] Technique consistant à ajouter des chiffres à un numéro de téléphone au niveau d'un PABX, de façon à pouvoir disposer de plus de numéros sans ajouter de ligne téléphonique.

... for increasing call handling capacity without adding costly staff ... Operation Note:
Caller entered extensions or phone numbers longer than 8 digits will be ...
www.vikingelectronics.com/products/ pdf/discontinued/aca-2b.pdf

Francis MARC
Lithuania
Local time: 23:32
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