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telecommunication

tel-ih-kuh-myoo-nih-KAY-shuhn

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Telecommunication (noun) means the technology of sending and receiving messages over a distance by electrical or electronic signals. Example: “The country invested heavily in telecommunication to reach remote villages.”

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The technology of sending and receiving messages over a distance by electrical or electronic signals.

"The country invested heavily in telecommunication to reach remote villages."

"Satellites are central to modern telecommunication."

"She studied telecommunication at university before joining a network provider."

A message sent over a distance by electrical or electronic means.

"The court records included telecommunications between the two offices."

"Engineers traced the fault to a corrupted telecommunication."

"Each telecommunication was logged with a timestamp."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSending and receiving messages across distance using electronic signals, or a message sent that way.

When to use it

It is a formal, technical term more common in industry and academic writing than in everyday speech.

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In everyday conversation, people usually say telecoms rather than the full word telecommunication.

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Common pairings

telecommunication network telecommunication systems telecommunication technology telecommunication industry

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Telecommunication was borrowed into English from French télécommunication. It combines the prefix tele-, meaning distant, with communication.

Origin: French

Synonyms

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Rhymes for telecommunication

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Frequently asked questions

What does telecommunication mean?

It refers to sending messages over distance using electrical, electronic or electromagnetic signals, or to a message sent that way.

Is telecommunication the same as telecommunications?

Telecommunications is commonly used as an alternative form when talking about the field of science and technology, while telecommunication also covers a single transmitted message or, in the plural, the systems used.

Where does the word telecommunication come from?

It comes from French télécommunication, built from tele- (distant) and communication.

What is the meaning of telecommunication?

"telecommunication" (noun) means the technology of sending and receiving messages over a distance by electrical or electronic signals.

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