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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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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

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

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

As for function, the biggest improvement is the currency and capacity of the revised telematics system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 25, 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

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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