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

Example Sentences

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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

It was early in using telematics, or real-time driving information, and other analytics to price policies.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

A driver facing camera, forward facing camera, and telematics unit are installed in the vehicle and data is downloaded every three months when the cognitive tests are administered.

From Science Daily • Feb. 29, 2024

Mr Dukes also suggested younger motorists explore the use of telematics, or "pay how you drive" insurance, where their behaviour on the road is shared with the underlying insurance or occasional drivers insurance.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2024

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 Lebert, Marie

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