1. plural of dialling; the act of operating a telephone dial or keypad to call a number
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'dialing'; common in telecommunications and telephony contexts
2. plural of dialling; the practice or process of using a dial mechanism, as in sundials or measuring instruments
Usage: technical or specialized use

Examples

• Multiple diallings to the same number were recorded in the phone log.
• The operator handled dozens of diallings per hour during peak times.
• Repeated diallings of the emergency number triggered an automatic alert.
• Modern smartphones have simplified diallings compared to rotary phones.
• The technician checked the diallings on the gauge to verify the pressure reading.