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radiotelegraphy

ra·di·o·te·leg·ra·phy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rey-dee-oh-tuh-leg-ruh-fee]
    • /ˌreɪ di oʊ təˈlɛg rə fi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rey-dee-oh-tuh-leg-ruh-fee]
    • /ˌreɪ di oʊ təˈlɛg rə fi/

Definitions of radiotelegraphy word

  • noun radiotelegraphy the constructing or operating of radiotelegraphs. 1
  • noun radiotelegraphy a type of telegraphy in which messages (usually in Morse code) are transmitted by radio waves; its use is no longer widespread as it has been superseded by satellite technology 0
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Origin of radiotelegraphy

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; radio- + telegraphy

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Parts of speech for Radiotelegraphy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Radiotelegraphy

radiotelegraphy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for radiotelegraphy

noun radiotelegraphy

  • cb — CB, an abbreviation for 'Citizens' Band', is a range of radio frequencies which the general public is allowed to use to send messages to each other. It is used especially by truck drivers and other drivers who use radio sets in their vehicles.
  • cbs — Columbia Broadcasting System
  • marconi — Guglielmo [goo-lyel-maw] /guˈlyɛl mɔ/ (Show IPA), Marchese, 1874–1937, Italian electrical engineer and inventor, especially in the field of wireless telegraphy: Nobel Prize in physics 1909.
All 3 Synonyms of radiotelegraphy

Related words

  • continuous wave

    an electromagnetic wave, esp. a radio wave, with a constant amplitude and frequency

  • international morse code

    a form of Morse code used in international radiotelegraphy.

  • morse code

    either of two systems of clicks and pauses, short and long sounds, or flashes of light, used to represent the letters of the alphabet, numerals, etc.: now used primarily in radiotelegraphy by ham operators.

  • radio

    wireless telegraphy or telephony: speeches broadcast by radio.

  • radiogram

    a combination radio and record player.

  • wireless telegraphy

    Now Rare. radiotelegraphy.
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