Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

move the dial

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.91 in modern English

Syllables
move the -di-al
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To make a measurable difference.

Example Sentences

Etymology

By the same metaphor as move the needle.

Inflected Forms

moves the dial (present, singular) moving the dial (participle, present) moved the dial (participle, past) moved the dial (past) turn the dial (alternative)

Synonyms

move the needle

Questions

What does move the dial mean?
To make a measurable difference.
Where does move the dial come from?
By the same metaphor as move the needle.

How to pronounce move the dial

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