🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

電話通信

Pronunciation / Transliteration: denwa tsūshin

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Telephony/təˈlɛfəni/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"電話通信は私たちのコミュニケーションの方法を変えました。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The technology or process of transmitting sound, especially speech, over a distance using electronic means.

    "With the rise of smartphones, telephony has evolved to include various forms of digital communication."
  2. 2

    A system or method of communication that allows for voice transmission over distances.

    "The telephony system in the office was upgraded to improve call quality."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'telephony' originates from the Greek words 'tele', meaning 'distant', and 'phone', meaning 'voice' or 'sound'. It was first used in the late 19th century to describe the technology of transmitting voice over distances, evolving with advancements in communication technology.

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