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Telephony

🔄 Synonyms of "Telephony"

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Word	Definition
telephonenoun	(countable, telephony) A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Telephony"

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Word	Definition
telephonenoun	(countable, telephony) A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).
telephonic	Of, pertaining to, or transmitted by telephony.
phonenoun	A device for transmitting conversations and other sounds in real time across distances, now often a small portable unit also capable of running software etc.
handsetnoun	A mobile phone.
telnoun	A label for telephone number.
callnoun	A cry or shout.
telecommunicationsnoun	Alternative form of telecommunication. [(uncountable) The science and technology of the communication of messages over a distance using electric, electronic or electromagnetic impulses.]
phonesnoun	(informal) headphones
mobilenoun	(uncountable, Internet) The internet accessed via mobile devices; the version of a product seen on mobile devices.
voicenoun	Sound uttered by the mouth, especially by human beings in speech or song; sound thus uttered considered as possessing some special quality or character.
telefonicanoun	—
telecommunicationnoun	(uncountable) The science and technology of the communication of messages over a distance using electric, electronic or electromagnetic impulses.
phototelephonynoun	(dated) The transmission of sound by means of light.
radiotelephonynoun	the transmission of sound (in both directions) using modulated radio waves rather than wires
radio telephonynoun	The transmission of speech using modulated radio waves
wireless telephonynoun	(dated) The transmission of voice using radio
communicationsnoun	Telecommunications, the science and technology of communicating, especially by electronic means.
telecomm.noun	(law) Abbreviation of telecommunication. [(uncountable) The science and technology of the communication of messages over a distance using electric, electronic or electromagnetic impulses.]
transmissionnoun	The act of transmitting, e.g. data (signals) or electric power.
telecomnoun	(informal) Telecommunication or telecommunications.