Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
telegraph
noun
/ˈtɛlɪɡrɑːf/
Definition
A system for transmitting messages over long distances using electrical signals.
Examples
- In the 19th century, people relied heavily on the telegraph for news updates.
- The telegraph revolutionized communication by allowing information to travel faster than ever before.
- He sent a telegraph to inform his family of his safe arrival.
Meaning
Telegraph refers to a method of communication that sends messages through wires by encoding them into electrical signals.
Synonyms
- wire
- cable
- communication system
