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relayed

 

[ rɪˈleɪdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

communication process

The term 'relayed' refers to the act of passing on information or messages from one person or entity to another. It often implies that the information has been received and then forwarded without significant alteration. This process is common in various fields, such as telecommunications and broadcasting, where messages need to be transmitted over distances or between different parties. The concept emphasizes the importance of accurate transmission in communication.

Synonyms

conveyed, forwarded, passed, transmitted

Examples of usage

  • The news was relayed to the public through social media.
  • She relayed the message from her boss to the team.
  • The signal was relayed by the satellite.
  • He relayed his findings to the researchers.
  • The weather report was relayed from the meteorological department.

Translations

Translations of the word "relayed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transmitido

🇮🇳 प्रसारित

🇩🇪 übertragen

🇮🇩 dikirimkan

🇺🇦 ретранслюваний

🇵🇱 przekazany

🇯🇵 中継された

🇫🇷 rétransmis

🇪🇸 retransmitido

🇹🇷 iletmiş

🇰🇷 전달된

🇸🇦 تم نقله

🇨🇿 přenesený

🇸🇰 prenesený

🇨🇳 转发的

🇸🇮 posredovan

🇮🇸 flutt

🇰🇿 берілген

🇬🇪 გადაწვდილი

🇦🇿 ötürülmüş

🇲🇽 retransmitido

Etymology

The word 'relay' originates from the Middle French term 'relayer', which means to lay back or to lay again. Its roots can be traced further back to the Old French 'releier', from 're-' meaning 'again' and 'lier', which means 'to bind' or 'to tie'. The concept evolved to encompass the idea of not just binding once but doing so repeatedly or at a distance. In English, the verb began to take its modern form in the 19th century as technology advanced, leading to a surge in communication methods requiring information to be passed from one source to another. This notion of relaying became particularly prominent with the advent of telegraphy and later telecommunications, marking its significance in connecting people and disseminating information quickly and efficiently.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,894, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.