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

China’s telecommunication services market, which includes mobile and broadband, is likely largely saturated, suggesting services revenue could fall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

They also pointed out how the work will leave telecommunication wires above ground on poles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The question of whether European telecommunication markets are suitable for consolidation must be assessed differently in every country, Durand said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

However, the connections to several remote farms were largely a by-product of the government deciding an electricity supply was needed to three emergency telecommunication masts there.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Some developing countries, such as Malaysia or a number of countries in Latin America, have a very dynamic telecommunication policy.

From From the Print Media to the Internet by Lebert, Marie