Telecommunication

//ˌtɛləkəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

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."

Synonyms

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telecomcommunication engineeringcommunication explosioncommunication technologycommunication theorycommunications

Example

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"The report from the National Development and Reform Committee says that the advance in rural high-speed telecommunication infrastructure is the main reason for the increase in Internet users."

Etymology

From French télécommunication. Equivalent to tele- + communication.

Related phrases

telecommunications tower

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