virtualreceptionist
nounUK /ˌvɜːtʃuəl rɪˈsepʃənɪst/
US /ˌvɜːrtʃuəl rɪˈsepʃənɪst/
A computer helper that greets people and answers questions for a business.
The virtualreceptionist on the website answered my questions about opening hours.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A remote human receptionist who works from another location.
The clinic hired a virtualreceptionist to manage calls from home.
3. A service that answers phone calls and books appointments using software.
Our virtualreceptionist books appointments even after the office closes.
4. An AI-powered screen at a building entrance that helps visitors.
The virtualreceptionist in the lobby told me which floor to visit.