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811

811 proper noun: the telephonic service for accessing some government services, such as health advice or social services, depending on the jurisdiction.

Proper noun

811

  1. (Canada, US) The telephonic service for accessing some government services, such as health advice or social services, depending on the jurisdiction.

Forms of 811

alternative form8-1-1

Origin of 811

Based on the telephone number used in North America to obtain non-emergency governmental services.

Questions about 811

What does 811 mean?
811 means the telephonic service for accessing some government services, such as health advice or social services, depending on the jurisdiction.
What part of speech is 811?
811 is a proper noun.

Words near 811 in the dictionary

  1. 807s
  2. 808
  3. 808s
  4. 80s
  5. 80th
  6. 811
  7. 81st
  8. 82nd
  9. 83rd
  10. 84th
  11. 8514

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