telecommunication
gb/tˌɛləkəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/tˌɛləkəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃən/
B2
Engelsk
~ 6800
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Navneord
technical
B2
action
1
electronic communication over distance
The sending and receiving of sound, words, pictures, or data over a long distance using phones, radio, or the internet.
Brugsmønster:
telecommunication between [places] via [system]
Typisk fejl:
Learners often confuse "telecommunication" with the more general word "communication". "Telecommunication" usually involves electronic systems over long distances, while "communication" can be any kind of sharing information, including talking face to face. Another frequent issue is that learners more often see the plural form "telecommunications" in real texts, but the core meaning is the same.
Synonymer
electronic communication (More general and descriptive; less technical and less tied to specific industries or systems.)
Antonymer
face-to-face communication (Refers to communication in person without using electronic systems or distance technologies.)
Ordforbindelser
telecommunication network
|telecommunication system
|telecommunication technology
|telecommunication link
|telecommunication channel
|telecommunication standards
Temaer
technology
|communication
|science
Eksempler
- Modern telecommunication allows doctors to consult with patients in remote villages.
- Advances in telecommunication have made high-quality video calls possible across continents.
- Reliable telecommunication is essential for coordinating emergency services during natural disasters.
- Satellite telecommunication provides coverage in areas without ground-based networks.
- Secure telecommunication is a major concern for governments and large companies.
Læringseksempler
- Telecommunication lets people talk when they are far apart.
- The internet is an important form of telecommunication.
- Good telecommunication helps businesses work with clients in other countries.
- Telecommunication makes it easy to send messages very fast.
- Telecommunication is used for phone calls, email, and video calls.
Navneord
technical
B2
entity
2
the telecom industry and field
The business and technology area that runs phone, mobile, and internet services and builds the systems they use.
Brugsmønster:
the telecommunication industry in [place]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use "telecommunication" only for the technology and forget it can also mean the whole industry or business area. Another mistake is not noticing that in real use English speakers usually say "telecommunications industry" (plural) for this sense; however, the underlying meaning is the same.
Synonymer
telecoms (A shorter, more informal term, especially in business English, that usually refers to companies and the industry.)
Antonymer
face-to-face services (Refers to services delivered in person rather than through electronic networks, contrasting with the remote, technology-based nature of telecommunication industries.)
Ordforbindelser
telecommunication industry
|telecommunication sector
|telecommunication markets
|telecommunication companies
|telecommunication policy
|telecommunication regulator
Temaer
business
|technology
|economy
Eksempler
- The government plans to open the telecommunication market to more foreign investors.
- She built her career in telecommunication, working first on mobile networks and later on broadband services.
- Regulation of telecommunication is critical to ensure fair pricing and universal access.
- Telecommunication plays a key role in the country's digital economy strategy.
- Many start-ups are partnering with large telecommunication companies to offer new cloud services.
Læringseksempler
- He wants to work in telecommunication after university.
- Telecommunication is one of the fastest-growing industries in this country.
- The company makes money by selling telecommunication services to other businesses.
- New rules changed how the telecommunication sector sets its prices.
- Many telecommunication firms now also offer TV and internet.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
telecommunication
IPA
GB/tˌɛləkəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/tˌɛləkəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser og tryk
tele - com - mu - nic - a - tion (6 stavelser)
Stress on 6th syllable (tion)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: telecommunication
- Plural: telecommunication, telecommunications
Ordfamilie
Forms
telecommunications
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
miscommunication
noun
uncommunicative
adjective
Udtryk
telecommunications industry
1/tˌɛləkəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃənz ˈɪndəstɹi/
fixed phrase
technical
the industry for telecom services
All the companies and jobs that give people phone, mobile, and internet services.
Eksempler
- The telecommunications industry has grown rapidly over the last decade.
- New laws are changing how the telecommunications industry is regulated.
telecommunications infrastructure
1/tˌɛləkəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃənz ˌɪnfɹəstɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
physical systems for telecom services
All the physical parts needed for telecommunication, like cables, towers, satellites, and switches.
Eksempler
- Rural areas often lack modern telecommunications infrastructure.
- The government is investing in telecommunications infrastructure to support digital services.
telecommunications network
1/tˌɛləkəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃənz nˈɛtwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
technical
system carrying telecom signals
A large system of cables, antennas, and other equipment that carries calls and data between users.
Eksempler
- The company is upgrading its telecommunications network to support faster data speeds.
- A failure in the telecommunications network left thousands of customers without service.
telecommunications provider
1/tˌɛləkəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃənz pɹəvˈaɪdɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
company offering telecom services
A company that sells phone, mobile, or internet services to people or businesses.
Eksempler
- You should compare prices from different telecommunications providers before signing a contract.
- The largest telecommunications provider announced new unlimited data plans.
telecommunications sector
1/tˌɛləkəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃənz sˈɛktɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
economic part for telecom firms
The part of a country’s economy made up of phone, mobile, and internet companies.
Eksempler
- Foreign investment in the telecommunications sector has increased.
- The government is opening the telecommunications sector to more competition.
telecommunications services
1/tˌɛləkəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃənz sˈɚvɪsɪz/
fixed phrase
technical
services for transmitting information remotely
Paid services like phone calls, mobile data, and internet access that use telecommunication systems.
Eksempler
- The company offers telecommunications services to both homes and businesses.
- Access to affordable telecommunications services is important for education and work.