1. Plural of dialist; people who practice or specialize in dialing, especially those who operate telephone switchboards or use rotary dials.
Usage: Chiefly historical; refers to telephone operators or workers in the early telephone era.
2. Plural of dialist; people who design, construct, or study sundials.
Usage: Specialized or technical usage; rare in modern contexts.

Examples

• The telephone company employed hundreds of dialists to connect calls manually.
• Early dialists worked long shifts at the switchboard.
• Ancient dialists created intricate sundials to measure time.
• The museum featured exhibits on the work of medieval dialists.
• Skilled dialists could connect multiple calls simultaneously.