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 used in plural
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Humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip is expected to surge during the ceasefire, allowing the rehabilitation of civilian infrastructure, to include electricity, water, sanitation, telecommunications and roads.
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Laura Kelly, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Blue Origin executives said Thursday's launch will move the New Glenn rocket one step closer to shuttling Project Kuiper satellites to orbit and undertaking other missions for paying customers – including NASA and telecommunications providers.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Notably, new technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) deals led the charge, jumping 60% year-over-year during the same period.
—Rusty Wiley, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
In an article published Wednesday in the Italian newspaper la Repubblica, Breton argued that Italy should not undermine Europe's efforts for sovereignty in telecommunications.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
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Laura Kelly, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025
Blue Origin executives said Thursday's launch will move the New Glenn rocket one step closer to shuttling Project Kuiper satellites to orbit and undertaking other missions for paying customers – including NASA and telecommunications providers.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Notably, new technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) deals led the charge, jumping 60% year-over-year during the same period.
—Rusty Wiley, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
In an article published Wednesday in the Italian newspaper la Repubblica, Breton argued that Italy should not undermine Europe's efforts for sovereignty in telecommunications.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Telecommunication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/telecommunication. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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