A small electronic device that receives and displays messages or signals, often used for communication in situations where a phone call is not possible.
The doctor carried a pager to receive emergency alerts while on call.
A terminal-based computer program that displays text one screen page at a time.
Use a pager like ‘less’ to read long log files.
One who pages; a messenger or attendant responsible for conveying messages.
Two pagers were stationed in the lobby to summon guests when their tables were ready.