Meaning & use
Telephonically
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By means of a telephone.
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The witness testified telephonically because she could not travel to court.
Doctors can now consult with patients telephonically in many rural areas.
A note on using this word
Telephonically is often used in formal or legal contexts where 'by phone' would sound too casual.
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by phone
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