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Telephony: meaning, definitions and examples

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telephony

 

[ tɪˈlɛfəni ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

communication technology

The branch of technology that deals with the transmission of voice, video, data, and images over long distances.

Synonyms

phone system, telecommunication

Examples of usage

  • Telephony has evolved significantly over the years.
  • Many businesses rely on telephony for their communication needs.
Context #2 | Noun

telephone system

A system used for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically through a network of wires or radio waves.

Synonyms

communication network, phone service

Examples of usage

  • The telephony infrastructure in this area needs to be upgraded.
  • She works in the telephony department of the company.

Translations

Translations of the word "telephony" in other languages:

🇵🇹 telefonia

🇮🇳 टेलीफोनी

🇩🇪 Telekommunikation

🇮🇩 teleponi

🇺🇦 телефонія

🇵🇱 telefonia

🇯🇵 電話通信 (denwa tsūshin)

🇫🇷 téléphonie

🇪🇸 telefonía

🇹🇷 telefon

🇰🇷 전화 통신 (jeonhwa tongsin)

🇸🇦 الهاتفية (al-hatifia)

🇨🇿 telefonie

🇸🇰 telefónia

🇨🇳 电话通信 (diànhuà tōngxìn)

🇸🇮 telefonija

🇮🇸 símtækni

🇰🇿 телефония

🇬🇪 ტელეფონია (teleponia)

🇦🇿 telefoniya

🇲🇽 telefonía

Etymology

The word 'telephony' comes from the Greek roots 'tele-' meaning 'distant' and '-phōnē' meaning 'sound' or 'voice'. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the technology of transmitting sound over long distances. Telephony has since evolved to encompass a wide range of communication technologies beyond just voice transmission.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,776, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.