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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. Abbreviation: RT
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Origin of radiotelegraphy

First recorded in 1895–1900; radio- + telegraphy

Words nearby radiotelegraphy

radiosymmetrical, radio taxi, radiotechnology, radiotelegram, radiotelegraph, radiotelegraphy, radiotelemetry, radiotelephone, radiotelephony, radio telescope, radioteletype
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Words related to radiotelegraphy

transmission, wireless, receiver, telegraphy, telephony, radiotelegraph, radiotelephone, radionics, shortwave

How to use radiotelegraphy in a sentence

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

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

  • 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

  • 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which messages (usually in Morse code) are transmitted by radio waves; its use is no longer widespread as it has been superseded by satellite technologyAlso called: wireless telegraphy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 forms of radiotelegraphy

radiotelegraphic (ˌreɪdɪəʊˌtɛlɪˈɡræfɪk), adjectiveradiotelegraphically, adverb
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