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telegraphy

4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. telegraphy (noun)
  2. hertzian telegraphy (noun)
  3. machine telegraphy (noun)
  4. wireless telegraphy (noun)

te·leg·ra·phy

noun \tə-ˈle-grə-fē\

Definition of TELEGRAPHY

: the use or operation of a telegraph apparatus or system for communication
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First Known Use of TELEGRAPHY

1795

Other Telecommunications Terms

Ethernet, intercept

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