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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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A2 · Elementary
Frequency
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