電報 — meaning in English

English meaning

• telegram noun A short written message sent by telegraph.
• telegraph noun A system, or the device, used to send coded messages over long distances using electrical signals.

Senses

電報 is used for these senses in English:

• telegram A message transmitted by telegraph.
• telegraph (chiefly, _, historical) The electrical device gradually developed in the early 19th century to transmit messages (telegrams) using Morse code; the entire system used to transmit its messages including overhead lines and transoceanic cables.

telegram — full definition

1. noun A short written message sent by telegraph.
2. name A popular encrypted messaging app.

telegraph — full definition

1. noun A system, or the device, used to send coded messages over long distances using electrical signals.
2. verb To unintentionally reveal an intention through an obvious sign, gesture, or expression.

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