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Definition of Telegraphy
1. Noun. Communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire.
Generic synonyms: Telecom, Telecommunication
Examples of category: Cable, Telegraph, Wire
Derivative terms: Telegrapher, Telegraphist
Examples of category: Cable, Telegraph, Wire
Derivative terms: Telegrapher, Telegraphist
2. Noun. Apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code).
Exact synonyms: Telegraph
Generic synonyms: Apparatus, Setup
Derivative terms: Telegraph, Telegrapher, Telegraphic, Telegrapher, Telegraphist
Generic synonyms: Apparatus, Setup
Derivative terms: Telegraph, Telegrapher, Telegraphic, Telegrapher, Telegraphist
Definition of Telegraphy
1. n. The science or art of constructing, or of communicating by means of, telegraphs; as, submarine telegraphy.
Definition of Telegraphy
1. Noun. communication at a distance by means of the telegraph, either over wires or by wireless telegraphy, usually using Morse code ¹
2. Noun. the apparatus and techniques used in such a system ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Telegraphy
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Medical Definition of Telegraphy
1. The science or art of constructing, or of communicating by means of, telegraphs; as, submarine telegraphy. Origin: Cf. F. Telegraphie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)