telecommunications

American  

[tel-i-kuh-myoo-ni-key-shuhnz] / ˌtɛl ɪ kəˌmyu nɪˈkeɪ ʃənz /

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.

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adjective

1. of or relating to telecommunications.

telecommunications British  

/ ˌtɛlɪkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of telecommunications

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

Example Sentences

Infosys on Tuesday said it agreed to work with Anthropic to deliver AI services to businesses in complex, regulated industries such as telecommunications and financial services.

From The Wall Street Journal

Two executives of bankrupt telecommunications business Mobileum conspired to inflate the company’s profit ahead of a private-equity buyout, federal prosecutors alleged in a criminal indictment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Overnight Monday, Infosys said it was collaborating with Anthropic to provide the use of AI agents, first tailored to specific operations of clients in the telecommunications industry.

From MarketWatch

Atomic clocks, meanwhile, can be used for far more precise timekeeping, with broad applications spanning defense as well as telecommunications infrastructure and data centers.

From Barron's

Infosys said in a press release on Tuesday that it would collaborate with Anthropic to develop AI agents for telecommunications, financial services, manufacturing, and software development companies.

From Barron's

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