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

She took a job at Capitol Hill, advising a US congressman on telecommunications and technology.

From BBC

Johnson purchased about $500,000 worth of the telecommunications company’s shares on Thursday, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

From MarketWatch

Previously, she covered the technology, media and telecommunications sector for The Street and The Deal, as well as breaking news for The Associated Press.

From The Wall Street Journal

The suspension is the first since the 2022 peace agreement that ended the war, which had seen air links, telecommunications, and banking services completely shut down.

From Barron's

The telecommunications company reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street estimates.

From Barron's

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