English

Noun

telecommunication ‎(countable and uncountable, plural telecommunications)

1. (uncountable) The science and technology of the communication of messages over a distance using electric, electronic or electromagnetic impulses. [1932]
2. (countable) A message so transmitted.
3. (in the plural) Systems used in transmitting such signals.

Alternative forms

• (science): telecommunications

Translations

Synonyms

• telecom, telecoms

Derived terms

• telecommunications tower