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telecommunication

 

[ ˌtelɪkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

communication technology

The transmission of information over a distance through the use of electronic devices such as telephones, radios, or computers.

Synonyms

communication technology, telecom

Examples of usage

  • Telecommunication has revolutionized the way we communicate with each other.
  • The telecommunication industry is constantly evolving with new technologies.
  • Globalization has been facilitated by advancements in telecommunication.
  • Telecommunication networks play a crucial role in connecting people around the world.
  • Telecommunication satellites enable communication across continents.

Translations

Translations of the word "telecommunication" in other languages:

🇵🇹 telecomunicação

🇮🇳 दूरसंचार

🇩🇪 Telekommunikation

🇮🇩 telekomunikasi

🇺🇦 телекомунікація

🇵🇱 telekomunikacja

🇯🇵 通信 (つうしん)

🇫🇷 télécommunication

🇪🇸 telecomunicación

🇹🇷 telekomünikasyon

🇰🇷 통신 (통신)

🇸🇦 الاتصالات

🇨🇿 telekomunikace

🇸🇰 telekomunikácia

🇨🇳 电信 (diànxìn)

🇸🇮 telekomunikacija

🇮🇸 fjarskipti

🇰🇿 телекоммуникация

🇬🇪 ტელეკომუნიკაცია

🇦🇿 telekommunikasiya

🇲🇽 telecomunicación

Etymology

The word 'telecommunication' is a combination of 'tele-' from Greek meaning 'far off' or 'distant' and 'communication' from Latin meaning 'to share'. The concept of telecommunication dates back to the invention of the telegraph in the early 19th century, which revolutionized long-distance communication. Over the years, telecommunication has evolved with the development of technologies such as the telephone, radio, television, and internet, enabling people to communicate globally in real-time.

See also: communicable, communicated, communicating, communication, communicative, communicator, miscommunication, telecommunications, uncommunicative, uncommunicatively.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,652, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.