What does "telecomputer" mean?

A proposed device combining the functions of a computer and a television, telegraph, telephone, teleporter or telecommunicator.

What is a synonym for "telecomputer"?

Common synonyms include: computer, teleputer, teleputer.

Telecomputer

noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A proposed device combining the functions of a computer and a television, telegraph, telephone, teleporter or telecommunicator. dated
"If Adler has his way, the telecomputer will become an inescapable part of the life of every American. He envisions political campaigns waged with his machines[…]"
2
A computer that can be controlled remotely; a telecomputing system.

Synonyms

All synonyms

computer teleputer teleputer

Example

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"If Adler has his way, the telecomputer will become an inescapable part of the life of every American. He envisions political campaigns waged with his machines[…]"

Etymology

From tele- + computer.

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