tel·e·mar·ket·ing

[tel-uh-mahr-ki-ting]
noun
selling or advertising by telephone.

Origin:
tele-1 + marketing

tel·e·mar·ket·er, noun
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telemarketing (ˈtɛlɪˌmɑːkɪtɪŋ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
another name for telesales
 
[C20: short for tele(phone) marketing]
 
'telemarketer
 
n

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Word Origin & History

telemarketing
1980, from tele(phone) + marketing.
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Example sentences
Lists some of the newest fraudulent telemarketing pitches and how to respond.
It is the largest penalty yet levied for telemarketing violations.
Screen your calls and you won't get unwanted telemarketing calls.
Telemarketing scams are illegal under federal and state law.
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