Telegramming: meaning, definitions and examples
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telegramming
[ ˈtɛlɪˌɡræmɪŋ ]
sending messages
Telegramming refers to the act of sending messages via a telegram, which is a written message dispatched over a telecommunication network. This mode of communication became prominent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, allowing individuals to send urgent messages over long distances. While telegrams are largely obsolete today due to advancements in technology, the term can also refer to sending brief messages or information electronically, similar to instant messaging. Telegramming conveys a sense of immediacy and importance in communication.
Synonyms
communicating, messaging, notifying.
Examples of usage
- He is telegramming his family with the good news.
- During the war, they were telegramming critical updates.
- She spent the afternoon telegramming her business partners.
- They were telegramming invitations for the event.
Translations
Translations of the word "telegramming" in other languages:
🇵🇹 telegrama
🇮🇳 टेलीग्राम भेजना
🇩🇪 Telegramm
🇮🇩 mengirim telegram
🇺🇦 телеграмування
🇵🇱 telegramowanie
🇯🇵 テレグラムを送信する
🇫🇷 envoi de télégramme
🇪🇸 telegrama
🇹🇷 telegram gönderme
🇰🇷 텔레그램 보내기
🇸🇦 إرسال تلجرام
🇨🇿 posílání telegramu
🇸🇰 posielanie telegramu
🇨🇳 发电报
🇸🇮 pošiljanje telegrama
🇮🇸 sending telegram
🇰🇿 телеграмма жіберу
🇬🇪 ტელეგრამის გაგზავნა
🇦🇿 telegram göndərmək
🇲🇽 telegrama
Etymology
The word 'telegram' comes from the Greek roots 'tele-' meaning 'distant' and 'gramma' meaning 'letter' or 'something written'. The concept emerged in the 19th century with the invention of the telegraph by Samuel Morse and others, which allowed for the transmission of messages over wires. Initially, telegrams were used for personal communication, but they became essential for businesses, governments, and media outlets for urgent communication. As telephone and, eventually, digital communication replaced telegrams, the term evolved to encompass a broader use of sending messages quickly, particularly through electronic means. Despite its decline, the legacy of telegramming endures in phrases and cultural references associated with abbreviated, urgent communication.