telecommunications
Americannoun
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(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.
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(used with a singular verb) Sometimes telecommunication. the science and technology of such communication.
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telecommunication, a message so transmitted.
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of telecommunications
First recorded in 1930–35; tele- 1 + communication + -s 3
Example Sentences
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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
The telecommunications company on Wednesday posted a profit of $4.2 billion, or 53 cents a share, in the most recently ended quarter, compared with $4.4 billion, or 56 cents a share, a year earlier.
The Dutch telecommunications company said Wednesday that net profit for the quarter rose to 240 million euros from 215 million euros for the same period a year earlier.
The Times did not receive a comment from the telecommunications company before publication.
From Los Angeles Times
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