Telegrammed: meaning, definitions and examples
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telegrammed
[ ˈtɛlɪˌgræmd ]
sending a message
Telegraphing refers to the act of sending a message via a telegraph system. This was a common communication method before the advent of modern digital communication technologies. The term is often used to describe the action of sending messages quickly over long distances.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She telegrammed her mother about her arrival.
- He telegrammed the office to confirm the meeting.
- They telegrammed the news of their engagement.
- I telegrammed my friend from across the country.
Translations
Translations of the word "telegrammed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enviado pelo Telegram
🇮🇳 टेलेग्राम द्वारा भेजा गया
🇩🇪 per Telegram gesendet
🇮🇩 dikirim melalui Telegram
🇺🇦 надіслано через Telegram
🇵🇱 wysłane przez Telegram
🇯🇵 テレグラムで送信された
🇫🇷 envoyé par Telegram
🇪🇸 enviado por Telegram
🇹🇷 Telegram ile gönderildi
🇰🇷 텔레그램으로 전송됨
🇸🇦 مرسل عبر تيليجرام
🇨🇿 odesláno přes Telegram
🇸🇰 odoslané cez Telegram
🇨🇳 通过Telegram发送
🇸🇮 poslano prek Telegrama
🇮🇸 sent með Telegram
🇰🇿 Telegram арқылы жіберілді
🇬🇪 გაგზავნილია ტელეგრამით
🇦🇿 Telegram vasitəsilə göndərilib
🇲🇽 enviado por Telegram
Etymology
The term 'telegram' originates from the Greek words 'tele' meaning 'distant' and 'gramma' meaning 'something written'. This combination reflects the essence of telegrams as messages sent over distances. The telegraph system was invented in the 1830s and revolutionized long-distance communication. By the mid-19th century, telegrams became a critical method for relaying urgent information and personal messages. The ability to transmit messages almost instantaneously marked a significant advancement in communication technology, making it possible to connect regions and countries in ways that were previously unimaginable. As telecommunication technology evolved, telegrams gradually fell out of common usage, giving way to newer forms such as telephones and, eventually, the internet. Despite its decline in everyday use, the legacy of the telegram remains in the language, with expressions like 'I’ll send you a telegram' echoing the time when this form of communication was pivotal.