telecommunication

British  

/ ˌtɛlɪkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. the telegraphic or telephonic communication of audio, video, or digital information over a distance by means of radio waves, optical signals, etc, or along a transmission line

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telecommunication Scientific  

/ tĕl′ĭ-kə-myo̅o̅′nĭ-kā′shən /

1. The science and technology of sending and receiving information such as sound, visual images, or computer data over long distances through the use of electrical, radio, or light signals, using electronic devices to encode the information as signals and to decode the signals as information.

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Example Sentences

Chief Executive Marc Murtra said at the Spanish telecommunication company’s capital markets day on Nov. 4 that he would consider a capital raise for the right merger and acquisition opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

Road access to the affected areas has been cut as well as telecommunication and electricity services, Emy said.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

He said Salt Typhoon's intent was espionage, breaking into telecommunication networks in the US.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

Despite losing broadband customers to rivals in an increasingly competitive market, the U.K. telecommunication company managed to spark investor optimism with signs that its efforts are gaining traction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

There is no travel, no telecommunication, no cooking, not allowed to read the newspaper, etc.

From A Day in Old Athens; a Picture of Athenian Life by Davis, William Stearns