Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

telefax

noun

ˈtɛlɪfakts

Definition

A machine that sends and receives printed material over a telephone line.

Examples

She sent the contract via telefax to ensure it arrived quickly.
The office used a telefax machine to communicate with clients before email became popular.
He received a telefax with the latest updates on the project.

Meaning

Telefax is an early form of communication that allows documents to be transmitted from one location to another using telephone lines, typically generating a printed copy at the receiving end.