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calling line identification (CLI)

At a minimum, the calling line identification includes a single calling party number; it may also include a second calling party number, a calling party subaddress, and redirecting number information. Calling line identification may not include any calling party number due to interworking, or because of an interaction with the CLIR supplementary service. [T1.625-1993]

calling party number (CPN)

A set of digits and related indicators (type of number, numbering, plan identification, screening indicator, presentation indicator) that provide numbering information related to the calling party. [T1.625-1993]

calling rate

The number of telephone calls originated during a specified time interval such as one hour.

calling sequence

A sequence of instructions together with any associated data necessary to perform a call.

calling signal

A call control signal transmitted over a circuit to indicate that a connection is desired.

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