telecommunication

noun

tele·​com·​mu·​ni·​ca·​tion ˌte-li-kə-ˌmyü-nə-ˈkā-shən 

1

: communication at a distance (as by telephone)

2

: technology that deals with telecommunication

—usually plural

Examples of telecommunication in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Researchers have developed a tiny semiconductor device that can change the frequency, or color, of light far more efficiently than conventional designs, potentially shrinking components used in telecommunications and quantum technologies. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Her mother, Rizza, was a Southeast Asian Games bronze medalist in swimming before becoming the CFO of a major telecommunications firm, while her uncle Noli is a former high-ranking official in Philippine basketball. — Max Gao, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026

In 1990, Systematics became a subsidiary of Alltel, a national telecommunications and computer services company. — Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026

She was brought in to leverage her longstanding personal relationship with telecommunications giant US West who wanted to launch a new interactive TV channel. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for telecommunication

• americanization
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• antidiscrimination
• bioaccumulation
• bioremediation
• compartmentalization
• contextualization
• copolymerization
• decriminalization
• dehumidification
• demilitarization
• demineralization