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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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She said Wednesday she plans to work with the new insurance commissioner next year to bring forth telematics either through legislation or department regulations.

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

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

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

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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