radiotelegraphy

[ rey-dee-oh-tuh-leg-ruh-fee ]
/ ˌreɪ di oʊ təˈlɛg rə fi /
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noun

the constructing or operating of radiotelegraphs.

Origin of radiotelegraphy

First recorded in 1895–1900; radio- + telegraphy

Words nearby radiotelegraphy

radiostrontium, radiosymmetrical, radiotechnology, radiotelegram, radiotelegraph, radiotelegraphy, radiotelemetry, radiotelephone, radiotelephony, radioteletype, radiotherapeutic

Words related to radiotelegraphy

transmission, wireless, receiver, Walkman, telegraphy, telephony, radiotelegraph, Marconi, radiotelephone, CB, radionics, shortwave

Example sentences from the Web for radiotelegraphy

  • Used for all visual and sound signaling, radiotelegraphy, and on cables using siphon recorders, used in communicating with Navy.

    Manual of Military Training |James A. Moss

  • Connected with this office is, since 1906, the International Office for Radiotelegraphy.

    International Law. A Treatise. Volume I (of 2) |Lassa Francis Oppenheim

  • Most thunderstorm recorders register, by radiotelegraphy, the strays set up by lightning discharges.

    Meteorology |Charles Fitzhugh Talman

British Dictionary definitions for radiotelegraphy

radiotelegraphy
/ (ˌreɪdɪəʊtɪˈlɛɡrəfɪ) /

noun

a type of telegraphy in which messages (usually in Morse code) are transmitted by radio waves; its use is no longer widespread as it has been superseded by satellite technology Also called: wireless telegraphy

Derived forms of radiotelegraphy

radiotelegraphic (ˌreɪdɪəʊˌtɛlɪˈɡræfɪk), adjective radiotelegraphically, adverb