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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Last year, families invested more than $3 billion into 36 technology, media, and telecommunications deals, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence—the most deals of any other sector.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
It expects the Malaysian telecommunications company’s revenue and Ebit to maintain single-digit growth, driven by stronger enterprise demand in 2H and stable income from fiber service.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Originally a telecommunications business founded in 1994, “they recognized the need to diversify and that’s one of the key things in companies we’re looking for,” the manager said.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Gomez, a telecommunications attorney, listed four key events, which began when Disney decided to settle a defamation lawsuit brought by Trump one month after he was reelected for a second-term.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Harvey's agents managed to cultivate informants working inside the East German telecommunications offices, in order to find out which cables were used directly by the Soviet army and secret services.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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