voice mail
Recorded telephone messages
Voice mail is a system for recording and storing telephone messages when a call goes unanswered.
The caller hears a greeting and leaves a message; the recipient retrieves it later.
Before mobile phones, voice mail was typically provided by phone companies or office systems.
Now it's built into most phones: I'll check my voice mail.
Also spelled voicemail.
Message receiving folder
- notificationFormal notice given
- greetingExpression of welcome
- callbackFollow-up audition invitation
- unheardNot perceived aurally
saved · archive · delete · playback · timestamp · new · old · urgent
One who phones
- missed-callIncoming call not answered
- caller-IDFeature showing incoming numbers
- unansweredLacking any response
- phoneHandheld communication device
mobile · landline · hold · transfer · redirect · busy · unavailable · after-hours
Restricted to certain parties
- confidentialMeant to stay secret
- greetingExpression of welcome
- customizedAdapted to specific requirements
- personalizedAdapted for an individual
family · friends · intimate · informal · direct · individual · custom · sincere
inbox
Message receiving folder
- notificationFormal notice given
- greetingExpression of welcome
- callbackFollow-up audition invitation
unheard · saved · archive · delete · playback · timestamp · new · old · urgent · retrieve
caller
One who phones
- missed-callIncoming call not answered
- caller-IDFeature showing incoming numbers
- unansweredLacking any response
phone · mobile · landline · hold · transfer · redirect · busy · unavailable · after-hours · reception
private
Restricted to certain parties
- confidentialMeant to stay secret
- greetingExpression of welcome
- customizedAdapted to specific requirements
personalized · family · friends · intimate · informal · direct · individual · custom · sincere · heartfelt
recording
Captured audio or video
beep · duration · sound · clarity · muffled · garbled · static · speakerphone · earpiece · listen
voicemailbox
Telephone message storage
PIN · setup · storage · capacity · automated · service · carrier · extension · dial-in · prompt
- telephonytelephone, telephone network, call, dial tone, phone lines
- messaging methodstext messaging, SMS, email, instant messaging, WhatsApp
- communicationtelephone, conversation, inform, hand signal, messages
- telecommunicationscell phone, cellphone, signals, cellular network, telephone calls
- contactingcalling, phoning, texting, emailing, messaging
- phone servicescaller ID, call waiting, call forwarding, call blocking, call screening
voice mailphone call
Remote voice conversation
live chat · video call · conference call · instant messaging · walkie-talkie
voice mailtext message
Brief electronic communication
email · SMS · instant message · letter · written correspondence