telephony
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te·leph·o·ny
(tə-lĕf′ə-nē)n.
1. The transmission of sound between distant stations, especially by radio or telephone.
2. The technology and manufacture of telephone equipment.
te·leph′o·nist n.
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telephony
(tɪˈlɛfənɪ)n
(Telecommunications) a system of telecommunications for the transmission of speech or other sounds
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te•leph•o•ny
(təˈlɛf ə ni)n.
the construction or operation of telephones or telephonic systems.
[1825–35]
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| Noun | 1. |  telephony - transmitting speech at a distance telecom, telecommunication - (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically voice mail, voicemail - a computerized system for answering and routing telephone calls; telephone messages can be recorded and stored and relayed call, phone call, telephone call - a telephone connection; "she reported several anonymous calls"; "he placed a phone call to London"; "he heard the phone ringing but didn't want to take the call" call forwarding - lets you transfer your incoming calls to any telephone that you can dial direct call waiting - a way of letting you know that someone else is calling when you are using your telephone phone, telephone, call up, call, ring - get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone; "I tried to call you all night"; "Take two aspirin and call me in the morning" cell phone - call up by using a cellular phone; "If the train is late, I will cell phone you" call in - make a phone call; "call in to a radio station"; "call in sick" dial - operate a dial to select a telephone number; "You must take the receiver off the hook before you dial" hold the line, hang on, hold on - hold the phone line open; "Please hang on while I get your folder" |
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telephony
n → Fernsprechwesen nt
(Comput) → Telefonie f
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