telematics

British

/ ˌtɛlɪˈmætɪks /

noun

(functioning as singular) the branch of science concerned with the use of technological devices to transmit information over long distances

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Other Word Forms

telematic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of telematics

C20: from _tele- + ( _infor ) _matics

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An analysis for the Senate Committee on Appropriations in July also found it would cost the state tens of millions of dollars annually to implement telematics for the public and the state’s fleet of vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

Then there’s Samsara, which provides AI-powered telematics, tracking and video-based safety products for the trucking and shipping industries.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

George and Day had criticised Motability for imposing an "invasive telematics tracking technology" without proper consultation or adequate safeguards in place.

From BBC ● May 14, 2026

Under the order, General Motors and its subscription-based telematics service OnStar are prohibited from sharing certain consumer data with consumer reporting agencies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026

Its aim was to facilitate the use of telematics applications and to increase the possibilities for communication in and between European languages.

From Multilingualism on the Web by Marie Lebert

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