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radiotelegraphy

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

noun

  1. the constructing or operating of radiotelegraphs. RT

radiotelegraphy British  
/ ˌreɪdɪəʊˌtɛlɪˈɡræfɪk, ˌreɪdɪəʊtɪˈlɛɡrəfɪ /

noun

  1. Also called: wireless telegraphy.  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which messages (usually in Morse code) are transmitted by radio waves; its use is no longer widespread as it has been superseded by satellite technology

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Other Word Forms

  • radiotelegraphic adjective
  • radiotelegraphically adverb

Etymology

Origin of radiotelegraphy

First recorded in 1895–1900; radio- + telegraphy

Example Sentences

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Far within the Arctic Circle two meteorological observatories are maintained in Spitsbergen; but these are, at least, connected with the world by radiotelegraphy.

From The Mentor: The Weather Serial Number 110; 1 July, 1916 by Talman, Charles Fitzhugh

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

From Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition by Moss, James A. (James Alfred)

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