Added 9 October 2026
telecommunication
/ˌtɛləkəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun
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- The science and technology of the communication of messages over a distance using electric, electronic or electromagnetic impulses. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
- A message so transmitted.
- Systems used in transmitting such signals.
Origin
From French télécommunication. Equivalent to tele- + communication.
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