Telecommunicating: meaning, definitions and examples

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telecommunicating

 

[ ˌtɛlɪkəˈmjunɪkeɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

remote communication

Telecommunicating refers to the act of communicating over a distance using electronic methods, often involving telephone or internet technologies. It enables individuals to work or interact without being physically present in the same location. This practice has become increasingly popular with the rise of remote work and digital connectivity.

Synonyms

remote working, telework, virtual communication.

Examples of usage

  • She is telecommunicating with her team from home.
  • Many companies have adopted telecommunicating as a standard practice.
  • Telecommunicating allows for flexible work schedules.
  • During the pandemic, telecommunicating became essential for businesses.

Translations

Translations of the word "telecommunicating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 telecomunicação

🇮🇳 दूरसंचार

🇩🇪 Fernkommunikation

🇮🇩 telekomunikasi

🇺🇦 телекомунікація

🇵🇱 telekomunikacja

🇯🇵 テレコミュニケーション

🇫🇷 télécommunication

🇪🇸 telecomunicaciones

🇹🇷 telekomünikasyon

🇰🇷 텔레커뮤니케이션

🇸🇦 الاتصالات

🇨🇿 telekomunikace

🇸🇰 telekomunikácia

🇨🇳 电信

🇸🇮 telekomunikacija

🇮🇸 fjarskiptum

🇰🇿 телекоммуникация

🇬🇪 ტელეკომუნიკაცია

🇦🇿 telekommunikasiya

🇲🇽 telecomunicaciones

Etymology

The term 'telecommunicating' is derived from the prefix 'tele-', which comes from the Greek word 'tēle', meaning 'distant' or 'far off', combined with 'communicating', which originates from the Latin 'communicare', meaning 'to share' or 'to make common'. The concept began to gain traction during the late 20th century as advancements in technology, specifically telecommunications, made long-distance communication more feasible. The proliferation of the internet and mobile communication devices in the 1990s and 2000s further revolutionized telecommunication practices, leading to the modern understanding of telecommuting as a remote work model. As digital technologies have continued to evolve, telecommunicating has transformed how individuals engage in their personal and professional relationships, making it a crucial aspect of contemporary communication.