telecom

[tel-i-kom]

noun

1. telecommunications.

   The job entails an advanced understanding of telephony, and a graduate degree in telecom is preferred.

2. 1. a telecommunications company.

      Municipalities have no recourse since telecoms are regulated at the federal level.

   2. the telecommunications industry.

      Sometimes we underestimate how important telecom has become in our lives.

adjective

1. of or relating to telecommunications.

   A competitive environment will benefit businesses and consumers by lowering the costs and improving the accessibility of telecom services.

telecom

/ ˈtɛlɪˌkɒm, ˈtɛlɪˌkɒmz /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) short for telecommunications

Word History and Origins

Origin of telecom¹

First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening

Example Sentences

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AT&T became the foundation of a national telecom network creating near-instantaneous cross-country communication.

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The Dallas telecom giant’s chief executive, John Stankey, called the deal “an opportunistic and pre-emptive asset acquisition.”

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The company touted Schulman’s experience leading large publicly traded companies and his expertise in telecom, financial sectors and technology.

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