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telegraphy

/ˈtɛlɪɡrəfi/ noun · British & US
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What does telegraphy mean?

noun

The practice, science, or art of transmitting messages or signals over wires or other communication channels, especially by means of electrical impulses. Telegraphy is a method of communication that uses a series of electrical impulses to transmit coded messages.

Example

"The invention of the telegraph revolutionized long-distance communication, enabling people to send messages quickly and efficiently across the globe."

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