What does telemarketing mean?

[Sroth]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #849 "Real Life: Telephones (1)", question 1

George still isn't picking up his phone? Why don't you leave a message on his ......... machine?

(a) writing
(b) answering
(c) telemarketing
(d) typing

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #849 "Real Life: Telephones (1)", answer 1

George still isn't picking up his phone? Why don't you leave a message on his answering machine?

Correct answer: (b) answering
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Dear Teacher,
Please give me a hand, what's the meaning of telemarketing.
Thanks
Savath

[Beeesneees]

You ought to use a good Learner's Dictionary.

telemarketing.
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[Linda]

Hi Savath,
Telemarketing: a marketing strategy that is done over the phone
You can consult an online dictionary for most of these definitions.
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