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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

Concern over the data collected by telematics and other companies has been driven by breaches, illegal sales and the growing ability to “re-identify” the source of the data even when it has been anonymized.

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

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

From Barron's Oct. 24, 2025

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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