1-976

adjective

Of telephone numbers dialed in North America, having an additional charge assessed to the caller, part of which is returned to the owner of the number.

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Meanings

adjective1-976 (not comparable)

alternative 976

  1. CanadaUSnot comparablecommunicationsOf telephone numbers dialed in North America, having an additional charge assessed to the caller, part of which is returned to the owner of the number.

    976-5555 is a 1-976 number that you have to pay for.

Origin

From 1, used to dial special numbers and 976, a reserved local exchange code.

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APA

1-976. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/1-976

MLA

“1-976.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/1-976. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “1-976,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/1-976.

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