TELECOMMUNICATIONS Definition & Meaning

View synonyms for

telecommunications

[tel-i-kuh-myoo-ni-key-shuhnz]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

(used with a singular verb)��Sometimes telecommunication. the transmission of information, as words, sounds, or images, usually over great distances, in the form of electromagnetic signals, as by telegraph, telephone, radio, or television.
(used with a singular verb)��Sometimes telecommunication. the science and technology of such communication.
telecommunication, a message so transmitted.

adjective

of or relating to telecommunications.

telecommunications

/ ˌ��ɛ��ɪ��əˌ��ː��ɪˈ��ɪʃə�Գ� /

noun

(functioning as singular) the science and technology of communications by telephony, radio, television, etc

Discover More

51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of telecommunications¹

First recorded in 1930–35; tele- ¹ + communication + -s ³

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

There have been suggestions of a new civilian force - a new "Home Guard" - to protect infrastructure such as power plants, airports and telecommunications hubs.

From

Such demand has exploded with the proliferation of telecommunications networks, electric vehicles and other technologies that use the element.

From

He spent a decade covering topics such as macroeconomy, finance, telecommunications, energy, and small and medium-sized enterprises.

From

On Sunday, the FAA reported a “telecommunications issue” at a facility in Philadelphia that directs planes in and out of Newark.

From

This has long been promised by Labour, with the IT and telecommunications sectors likely to be targeted.

From

Related 51�Թ�s

automation��
machinery��

telecommunication telecommute

Browse