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telegraphy Definition

te·leg·ra·phy (tə legrə fē)

noun

  1. the operation of telegraph apparatus or the study of this
  2. the transmission of messages by telegraph
telegraphy Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • wireless: Thanks to wireless telegraphy, 712 people were saved.
  • learn: In learning telegraphy, progress is rapid for a few weeks and then follow many weeks of less rapid improvement.

Adjective modifier

  • electric: My research has revealed his involvement in electric telegraphy from 1848 when he assisted Sir William Fothergill Cooke.
  • early: If you would like to know more about early telegraphy, take a look at C&W's history site.

Modifies a noun

  • apparatus: However, Section 10 of the 1949 Act provides for regulation of non-wireless telegraphy apparatus which causes undue interference to authorized radio services.
  • license: The intention is to permit the use of such devices without the need to hold a Wireless Telegraphy license.
  • act: A consultation document on the proposal to impose fixed penalty notices for summary wireless telegraphy act 1949 offenses.
  • equipment: Under the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949, the use of wireless telegraphy equipment in the UK must be licensed unless it is specifically exempt.
  • cable: The old Cable & Wireless telegraphy cable landing in Comfortless Cove.

Noun used with modifier

  • wireless: The young inventor, who was born in Italy 24 years ago, has been experimenting with wireless telegraphy for the last four years.
  • radio: Another section is devoted to the use of radio telegraphy on board deep-sea trawlers.