noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   the transmission of sound (in both directions) using modulated radio waves rather than wires uncountable
2. 2
   telephony that uses transmission by radio rather than by wire wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

communicationselectronicsradioradiotelephoneradiotelephonetelecommunication

Etymology

From radio- + telephony.

Related phrases

radio wavewireless telegraphy

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