English Reference
Noun

telecommunication

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˌtɛɫəkəmˌjunɪˈkeɪʃən/ UK /tˌɛlɪkəmjˌuːnɪkˈeɪʃən/ telecom·mu·ni·ca·tion UK spelling telecommunications Networking Technology

n.the process of sending information over long distances using technology like phones, radio, or the internet.

n.the transmission of signals, images, sounds, or information by wire, radio, optical, or other electromagnetic systems.


SIMPLE

Modern telecommunication allows us to talk to anyone instantly.

CONTEXTUAL

The rapid growth of telecommunication has transformed how global businesses manage their daily operations across different time zones.

COMPLEX

Advances in satellite-based telecommunication have bridged the digital divide in remote regions, providing essential connectivity where physical infrastructure was previously impossible to maintain.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general field or technology; countable when referring to specific systems or instances of communication.

Usage telecommunications companies

Subsea cables are mostly used for telecommunications and to transmit information, be it banking details, large data or even foreign intelligence.

Smithsonian Magazine· 13 Aug 2026

Research in the International Journal of Business Information Systems discusses a sector-specific framework to help telecommunications companies assess how effectively they use big data.

Phys.org· 18 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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