WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
tel•e•com•mu•ni•ca•tions /ˌtɛlɪkəˌmyunɪˈkeɪʃənz/USA pronunciation
n. [uncountable* used with a singular verb]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- TelecommunicationsSometimes, telecommunication. the science and technology of sending information over great distances, in the form of electromagnetic signals, as by telegraph or television.
- Usually, telecommunication. the act or fact of communicating in such a manner:in constant telecommunication with London.
tel•e•com•mu•ni•ca•tions
(tel′i kə myo̅o̅′ni kā′shənz),USA pronunciation n.
adj.
- TelecommunicationsSometimes, telecommunication. (used with a sing. v.) the transmission of information, as words, sounds, or images, usually over great distances, in the form of electromagnetic signals, as by telegraph, telephone, radio, or television.
- TelecommunicationsSometimes, telecommunication. (used with a sing. v.) the science and technology of such communication.
- Telecommunications telecommunication, a message so transmitted.
adj.
- Telecommunicationsof or pertaining to telecommunications.
- tele-1 + communication + -s3 1930–35
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