telecommunication

British  

/ ˌtɛlɪkəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. the telegraphic or telephonic communication of audio, video, or digital information over a distance by means of radio waves, optical signals, etc, or along a transmission line

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telecommunication Scientific  

/ tĕl′ĭ-kə-myo̅o̅′nĭ-kā′shən /

1. The science and technology of sending and receiving information such as sound, visual images, or computer data over long distances through the use of electrical, radio, or light signals, using electronic devices to encode the information as signals and to decode the signals as information.

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Example Sentences

Road access to the affected areas has been cut as well as telecommunication and electricity services, Emy said.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

The U.K. telecommunication company reported first-half group EbitdaaL 2.1% above Visible Alpha consensus, supported by stronger-than-expected profitability in Germany, the U.K., and emerging markets, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

"And they have been probing our telecommunication networks here in Australia too," Burgess said.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

The U.K. telecommunication group finalized the deal with its U.K. rival in June.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 21, 2025

Privatization and debt relief are in full swing, and the rate of economic growth appears to be accelerating, especially in the construction, telecommunication, and information sectors.

From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency