Telex: meaning, definitions and examples

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telex

 

[ หˆtษ›lษ›ks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

communication system

Telex was an international communication system that used teleprinter technology to send and receive typed messages over telephone lines. It allowed for the transmission of messages instantly to far-off destinations, linking businesses and organizations worldwide.

Synonyms

message, telecommunication, teleprinter.

Examples of usage

  • The company sent a telex to confirm the order.
  • Before emails, we relied on telex for urgent communications.
  • The telex machine was essential for international trade in the 20th century.

Translations

Translations of the word "telex" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น telex

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‡เคฒเฅ€เค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Telex

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ telex

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะปะตะบั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ telex

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒฌใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tรฉlรฉcopie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ telex

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท telex

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ…”๋ ‰์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูŠู„ูŠูƒุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ telex

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ telex

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ตไผ ๆœบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ telex

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ telex

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะปะตะบั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ telex

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ telex

Etymology

The term 'telex' is derived from 'teleprinter exchange', which was developed in the early 20th century as a means of automated message transmission. Initially, telex systems were introduced to replace telegraphy and provide a more direct communication method. The first commercial telex services commenced in the late 1920s, with the technology gaining traction in the following decades, especially during and after World War II. Its global reach and reliability made it a preferred choice for businesses, governments, and media organizations. Telex played a crucial role in international banking, trade agreements, and news dissemination until the rise of fax machines and, later, the internet, led to its decline.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,061, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.