telecommunications
Americannoun
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(used with a singular verb) Sometimes telecommunication. the transmission of information, as words, sounds, or images, usually over great distances, in the form of electromagnetic signals, as by telegraph, telephone, radio, or television.
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(used with a singular verb) Sometimes telecommunication. the science and technology of such communication.
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telecommunication, a message so transmitted.
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of telecommunications
First recorded in 1930–35; tele- 1 + communication + -s 3
Example Sentences
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This ability has made optical fibers essential to modern telecommunications.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
Putting electricity or telecommunications cables, substations, data centres and other critical infrastructure underground, while good for securing such equipment, has long been a very expensive and difficult option.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
La Cruz Roja Colombiana is looking to provide essential medical care, help fix the failing telecommunications networks, give access to potable water, connect families and aid in rescue missions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
During the late 1990s, companies built massive amounts of telecommunications infrastructure based largely on forecasts of future internet demand.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
Harvey's agents managed to cultivate informants working inside the East German telecommunications offices, in order to find out which cables were used directly by the Soviet army and secret services.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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