B1nountechnologybusiness
US/ˌtel.ə.kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz/
UK/ˌtel.ɪ.kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz/
the sending of messages, calls and data over long distances by phone, cable, radio or the internet
In context
She works for a telecommunications company that builds mobile networks.
Telecommunications have changed how families stay in touch across countries.
The storm damaged telecommunications across the whole region for two days.
Words that go with telecommunications
noun + noun
- telecommunications companyThe telecommunications company raised its prices again.
- telecommunications networkA new telecommunications network will cover the island.
- telecommunications industryHe has spent ten years in the telecommunications industry.
- telecommunications equipmentThe company sells telecommunications equipment worldwide.
- telecommunications servicesMany villages still lack basic telecommunications services.
- telecommunications engineerA telecommunications engineer fixed the cable outside.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a telecommunication companyCorrect: a telecommunications company