telecommunication

CEFRB2

/ˌtɛləkəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Communication over a distance using electronic signals.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A message so transmitted.

Examples

  • Telecommunication is the exchange of information over a distance.

  • The city is improving its modern telecommunication infrastructure.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˌteləkəˌmjʉːnɪˈkæɪʃən/
  • /ˌtɛlɪkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings
  1. Systems used in transmitting such signals.

  2. The science and technology of the communication of messages over a distance using electric, electronic or electromagnetic impulses.

More examples

In context
  • The company specializes in advanced telecommunication equipment and services.

  • A part of the nervousness at Chelsea involves whether any more sponsors will follow the telecommunications and internet service provider Three in withdrawing support, at least temporarily.

  • Oct. 1 is “U-Day,” when Myanmar officially will adopt the new system. From then on, all electronic communication from government offices, telecommunications companies, banks and media must be in Unicode, by law.

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Origin

noun

From French télécommunication. Equivalent to tele- + communication.