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radiotelegraphy

[ rey-dee-oh-tuh-leg-ruh-fee ]
/ ˌreɪ di oʊ təˈlɛg rə fi /
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noun

the constructing or operating of radiotelegraphs.

RELATED WORDS

transmission, wireless, receiver, Walkman, telegraphy, telephony, radiotelegraph, Marconi, radiotelephone, CB, radionics, shortwave

Nearby words

radiostrontium, radiosymmetrical, radiotechnology, radiotelegram, radiotelegraph, radiotelegraphy, radiotelemetry, radiotelephone, radiotelephony, radioteletype, radiotherapeutic

Origin of radiotelegraphy

First recorded in 1895–1900; radio- + telegraphy
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Examples from the Web for radiotelegraphy

  • Used for all visual and sound signaling, radiotelegraphy, and on cables using siphon recorders, used in communicating with Navy.

    Manual of Military Training|James A. Moss

  • Connected with this office is, since 1906, the International Office for Radiotelegraphy.

    International Law. A Treatise. Volume I (of 2)|Lassa Francis Oppenheim

  • Most thunderstorm recorders register, by radiotelegraphy, the strays set up by lightning discharges.

    Meteorology|Charles Fitzhugh Talman

British Dictionary definitions for radiotelegraphy

radiotelegraphy

/ (ˌreɪdɪəʊtɪˈlɛɡrəfɪ) /

noun

a type of telegraphy in which messages (usually in Morse code) are transmitted by radio waves; its use is no longer widespread as it has been superseded by satellite technologyAlso called: wireless telegraphy
Derived Formsradiotelegraphic (ˌreɪdɪəʊˌtɛlɪˈɡræfɪk), adjectiveradiotelegraphically, adverb
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