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

They also pointed out how the work will leave telecommunication wires above ground on poles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The project will also offer access to other providers of telecommunication services, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

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 • Dec. 1, 2025

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

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

Some developing countries, such as Malaysia or a number of countries in Latin America, have a very dynamic telecommunication policy.

From From the Print Media to the Internet by Lebert, Marie