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telematics

British  
/ ˌtɛlɪˈmætɪks /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of telematics

C20: from tele- + ( infor ) matics

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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

The 57-year-old graduated from university with a masters in telematics and satellite engineering in 1991 and was one of only four women on the course of more than 200 students.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

The use of so-called telematics, though common in other states, has raised concerns among privacy and consumer groups due to the data collected by insurers and the technology companies that provide the systems.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

A battery that is frequently fast-charged with high power loses its range, on average, at twice the rate of a battery charged at a lower power, according to telematics company Geotab.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 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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