telecommunication

British  

/ ˌtɛlɪkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. the telegraphic or telephonic communication of audio, video, or digital information over a distance by means of radio waves, optical signals, etc, or along a transmission line

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telecommunication Scientific  

/ tĕl′ĭ-kə-myo̅o̅′nĭ-kā′shən /

1. The science and technology of sending and receiving information such as sound, visual images, or computer data over long distances through the use of electrical, radio, or light signals, using electronic devices to encode the information as signals and to decode the signals as information.

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Example Sentences

Chief Executive Marc Murtra said at the Spanish telecommunication company’s capital markets day on Nov. 4 that he would consider a capital raise for the right merger and acquisition opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal

The breach marks the latest in a series of data leaks at major firms in the country, including its telecommunications giant, SK Telecom.

From BBC

Los Angeles is a hot spot in a nationwide wave of copper thefts as prices for the metal sit near record highs, leaving telecommunications companies under siege.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the heart of the discussions in Bremen was the European Resilience from Space programme, which includes Earth observation, navigation and telecommunications.

From Barron's

Road access to the affected areas has been cut as well as telecommunication and electricity services, Emy said.

From Barron's