Word
motorola
Phoneticsmo·toro·la
/ˌmoʊtɝˈoʊɫə/
Definition
n. a famous American company that makes electronic equipment, especially mobile phones and radios.
n. A multinational telecommunications company based in the United States, historically significant for developing the first handheld mobile phone.
Examples
“My first mobile phone was a Motorola.”
“The company decided to purchase a fleet of Motorola radios to improve communication between security staff.”
“While the brand was once a dominant force in the global handset market, Motorola eventually split into two independent entities focusing on different sectors of the telecommunications industry.”
Examples
simple
“My first mobile phone was a Motorola.”
contextual
“The company decided to purchase a fleet of Motorola radios to improve communication between security staff.”
complex
“While the brand was once a dominant force in the global handset market, Motorola eventually split into two independent entities focusing on different sectors of the telecommunications industry.”
Usage
When referring to the company, it is a proper noun and should be capitalized; when referring to a device, it functions as a common noun.
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