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Telecommunication

//ˌtɛləkəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The science and technology of the communication of messages over a distance using electric, electronic or electromagnetic impulses. uncountable
  2. 2
    (often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance wordnet
  3. 3
    A message so transmitted. countable
  4. 4
    (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically wordnet
  5. 5
    Systems used in transmitting such signals. countable, in-plural, uncountable

    "Oct. 1 is “U-Day,” when Myanmar officially will adopt the new system. From then on, all electronic communication from government offices, telecommunications companies, banks and media must be in Unicode, by law."

Etymology

From French télécommunication. Equivalent to tele- + communication.

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