softphone

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noun

A software program for making telephone calls over the Internet, typically using protocols such as SIP.

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Meanings

nounsoftphone (plural softphones)

plural softphones

  1. A software program for making telephone calls over the Internet, typically using protocols such as SIP.

Origin

Blend of software + phone.

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Translations

Estonian tarkvaratelefon
  • tarkvaratelefonsoftware program for making telephone calls
Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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