telecommunications
🇬🇧 /ˌtɛlɪkəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz/
🇺🇸 /ˌtɛləkəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
📖 Definitions
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noun
The transmission of information over significant distances by electronic means, such as telephone, radio, television, or computer networks.; The science and technology of the communication of messages over a distance using electric, electronic, or electromagnetic impulses.; A message transmitted by a telecommunications system.; The systems, infrastructure, and equipment used for transmitting information electronically, including cables, satellites, and switching equipment.; A company or organization that provides telecommunications services.
🔗 Details
Word forms
countable / uncountable
Plural: telecommunications
Collocations
telecommunications industrytelecommunications companytelecommunications networktelecommunications infrastructuretelecommunications sectortelecommunications technology
Derivatives
telecommunicatetelecommunicatortelecom
Synonyms
telecomcommunicationdata transmissionwire communication
Commonly confused
communication
EN: 'Communication' is the broader term covering all forms of exchanging information; 'telecommunication' specifically refers to communication over a distance using electronic or technological means.
telecom
EN: 'Telecom' is an informal abbreviation of 'telecommunication' used in industry jargon and casual contexts.
Spelling tips
EN: Remember the sequence: 'tele-' + 'communication' — do not drop the 'e' in 'tele' or miss the double 'm' in 'communication'.
💬 Examples
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The telecommunications industry has grown rapidly with the advent of the internet and mobile technology.
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She studied telecommunications at the university and specialized in satellite communication systems.
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The intercepted telecommunications revealed the extent of the conspiracy.
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The government invested billions in upgrading the country's telecommunications to provide broadband access to rural areas.
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Several major telecommunications are competing for 5G spectrum licenses in the upcoming auction.