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

The breach marks the latest in a series of data leaks at major firms in the country, including its telecommunications giant, SK Telecom.

From BBC

Los Angeles is a hot spot in a nationwide wave of copper thefts as prices for the metal sit near record highs, leaving telecommunications companies under siege.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the heart of the discussions in Bremen was the European Resilience from Space programme, which includes Earth observation, navigation and telecommunications.

From Barron's

Harris says the combination with Megaport’s existing telecommunications network makes the company very well placed to solve key customer issues including unpredictable costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some new players are entering the broadband arena, and that could actually be a good thing for established telecommunications companies.

From MarketWatch

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