telecom
noun
Simple meaning
Systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈtɛləkɑm
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Definition
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noun
informal
A telco (phone company) or telecom company.
informal
Telecommunication or telecommunications.
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- “The telecom company launched a new high-speed internet service.”
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