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radiotelegraphy

[ rey-dee-oh-tuh-leg-ruh-fee ]

noun

  1. the constructing or operating of radiotelegraphs. : RT


radiotelegraphy

/ ˌreɪdɪəʊˌtɛlɪˈɡræfɪk; ˌreɪdɪəʊtɪˈlɛɡrəfɪ /

noun

  1. a type of telegraphy in which messages (usually in Morse code) are transmitted by radio waves; its use is no longer widespread as it has been superseded by satellite technology Also calledwireless telegraphy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌradioˌteleˈgraphically, adverb
  • radiotelegraphic, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of radiotelegraphy1

First recorded in 1895–1900; radio- + telegraphy
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Example Sentences

Far within the Arctic Circle two meteorological observatories are maintained in Spitsbergen; but these are, at least, connected with the world by radiotelegraphy.

Used for all visual and sound signaling, radiotelegraphy, and on cables using siphon recorders, used in communicating with Navy.

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