Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

twx

noun
/tiː dʌbl juː ɛks/
Definition
A system used for sending messages over telecommunication networks, particularly within businesses.
Examples
  • The company used twx to communicate quickly with its branches.
  • During the 1970s, many businesses relied on twx for efficient communication.
Meaning
TWX refers to a type of teletypewriter exchange service that was popular in the mid 20th century for sending text messages electronically.
Synonyms
  • teletype
  • telecommunication
  • message service