B2nounformaltechnologybusiness
US/ˌtel.ə.kəˌmjuː.nəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌtel.ɪ.kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
the sending of messages and information over long distances by phone, radio, cable or the internet
In context
She has worked in telecommunication for ten years and now manages a network team.
Advances in telecommunication have made it easy for staff to work from home.
The telecommunication company will upgrade its cables across the whole region this year.
Words that go with telecommunication
noun + noun
- telecommunication industryThe telecommunication industry employs thousands of engineers.
- telecommunication companyA telecommunication company offered him a job in sales.
- telecommunication networkThe storm damaged the telecommunication network in the north.
- telecommunication servicesTelecommunication services were restored by Monday morning.
- telecommunication technologyTelecommunication technology changes faster every year.
verb + preposition
- work in telecommunicationMany graduates want to work in telecommunication.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
telecommunication areCorrect: telecommunications are