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sim card

1 of 1noun
/ˈsɪm kɑrd/
Forms:SIM cards
1

a small, removable card that stores data for one's mobile device and identifies one to the network

  • She inserted the new SIM card into her phone and activated it with her provider.
  • He swapped his SIM card when he traveled abroad to avoid roaming charges.
  • The phone wouldn't recognize the SIM card, so he had to try another one.
  • Each phone line requires its own SIM card to connect to the network.
  • When she upgraded her phone, she transferred her SIM card to keep the same number.