1. A device or software that automatically dials telephone numbers in sequence, typically used for telemarketing, surveys, or emergency alerts.
Usage: Also spelled 'auto-dialer' or 'auto dialer'; Common in telecommunications and customer service contexts

Examples

• The call center uses an autodialler to reach customers for survey purposes.
• Many people find autodialler calls annoying because they interrupt their day.
• The autodialler system can contact hundreds of numbers per hour.
• Regulations now limit how autodialler services can operate to protect consumer privacy.
• The hospital's autodialler notified patients about their upcoming appointments.