telegraphy

Translations

telegraphynoun
telegraphies
pl
Telegraphy was a revolutionary technology in the 19th century.
Телеграфия была революционной технологией в 19 веке.
Synonyms
signal transmission
wireless communication

Definitions

telegraphynoun
The long-distance transmission of textual or symbolic messages without the physical exchange of an object bearing the message.
Telegraphy revolutionized communication in the 19th century by allowing messages to be sent quickly over long distances.
The practice or system of using telegraphs to send messages.
Before the advent of the telephone, telegraphy was the primary method of communication for urgent messages.