telecommunications

[tel-i-kuh-myoo-ni-key-shuhnz]

noun

1. (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.

2. (used with a singular verb),  Sometimes telecommunication. the science and technology of such communication.

3. telecommunication, a message so transmitted.

adjective

1. of or relating to telecommunications.

telecommunications

/ ˌtɛlɪkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz /

noun

1. (functioning as singular) the science and technology of communications by telephony, radio, television, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of telecommunications¹

First recorded in 1930–35; tele- ¹ + communication + -s ³

Example Sentences

The Taliban in Afghanistan have imposed a nationwide shut down of telecommunications, weeks after they began severing fibre-optic internet connections to prevent what they call immorality.

From BBC

The US Secret Service disrupted a network of telecommunications devices that could have shut down cellular systems as leaders gather for the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.

From BBC

Australian officials have promised telecommunications giant Optus will face "significant consequences" over a systems outage linked to multiple deaths.

From BBC

Additionally, the FCC handles expanding internet access and reviewing mergers and acquisitions of telecommunications companies.

From BBC

The Chinese government has been throwing its weight behind telecommunications giant Huawei to build more semiconductors domestically.

From Los Angeles Times

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