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Vinony

telecommunication

noun

  1. transmission of information over long distances; act or process of communicating over long distance (by electrical means)
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌtɛləkəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/ / /ˌtɛlɪkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ / /ˌteləkəˌmjʉːnɪˈkæɪʃən/

noun

Etymology: From French télécommunication. Equivalent to tele- + communication.

  1. The science and technology of the communication of messages over a distance using electric, electronic or electromagnetic impulses.
  2. A message so transmitted.
  3. Systems used in transmitting such signals.

    “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.”

    “A part of the nervousness at Chelsea involves whether any more sponsors will follow the telecommunications and internet service provider Three in withdrawing support, at least temporarily.”