telephony

Meanings

• noun

  The science and technology of telecommunication and telephone systems.

• noun

  The transmission of sounds or information over distances through various forms of communication technology, especially telephones.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with telephony
phoneony , monotone , dronesone

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Variants

List of all variants of telephony that leads to same result
telephonies , telephony

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Etymology

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From the Greek 'tele' (far) and 'phone' (sound), meaning 'far sound' or 'distance sound'.

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Trivia

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1. The first telephone exchange was established in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1878.

2. Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing the telephone, but Elisha Gray filed a patent for a similar device on the same day.

3. The first transatlantic telephone call was made between New York and London in 1927.

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Related Concepts

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1. Telecommunication: The transmission of information over long distances through various means, including telephone systems, telegraphs, and the internet.

2. Telegraph: An early form of telecommunication that used electrical signals to transmit information over long distances.

3. Internet: A global system of interconnected computer networks that enables users to communicate and share information in real-time.

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Culture

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Telephony has played a significant role in shaping modern communication and has been a central theme in various forms of art, literature, and music. The invention of the telephone revolutionized long-distance communication, leading to a global interconnectedness that continues to evolve with advancements in technology.

How to Memorize "telephony"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a telephone receiver in your hand, and visualize the sound of a dial being turned or the sound of a telephone ringing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'telephony' with the concept of long-distance communication and the image of a telephone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Telephones Transmit Long Distance Sounds' to remember the meaning of telephony.

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