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

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

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Telegraphy

telegraphed
telegrapher
telegraphers
telegraphese
telegrapheses
telegraphic
telegraphic signal
telegraphical
telegraphically
telegraphies
telegraphing
telegraphings
telegraphist
telegraphists
telegraphs
telegraphy (current term)
teleguidance
teleguide
teleguided
teleguiding
telehandler
telehandlers
telehealth
teleheating
telehopsias
teleinstruction
teleinstructional
teleiophiles
telejournalism

Literary usage of Telegraphy

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature by H.W. Wilson Company (1915)
"Eng M Communicating over great distances; the invention of the telegraph, telephone and 49:256-7 My '15 wireless telegraphy, il Sci Am 112:573-4 Je 5 '15 ..."

2. Journal by Institution of Electrical Engineers Radio Section (1874)
"ON THE GENERAL THEORY OP DUPLEX telegraphy. By LOUIS SCHWENDLER. INTRODUCTION. The name of " Duplex telegraphy " has been given to that mode of electric ..."

3. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1920)
"telegraphy, Wireless. During the past 20 years attempts have been made, ... The growth of present-day electric wireless telegraphy has been comparatively ..."

4. Journal by United States Congress Senate (1899)
"telegraphy BY MAGNETIC INDUCTION. •^ By S. EVERSHED, Associate. Mr. Although many practical trials of telegraphy by means of the mutual induction between ..."

5. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1920)
"telegraphy, Wireless. During the past 20 years attempts have been made, ... The growth of present-day electric wireless telegraphy has been comparatively ..."

6. A Dictionary of Electrical Words, Terms and Phrases by Edwin James Houston (1903)
"telegraphy, Air A term sometimes employed for induction telegraphy. ... The term air telegraphy has been applied on account of the fact that the electric ..."

7. The Engineering Index Annual for by American Society of Mechanical Engineers (1907)
"Space telegraphy COMMUNICATION On Directed Wireless telegraphy. Prof. Dr. F. Braun. ... A. The Commercial Aspect of Wireless telegraphy. Edwin Edser. ..."

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