telephony
/ti'lefəni/
Definition
Noun The technology, systems, and processes involved in transmitting voice conversations over a distance, typically using electrical signals or radio waves.
Usage
"Telephony" is an uncountable noun. It refers to the field, science, or industry of voice communication over distance, not to a single device or call. * The invention of the telephone revolutionized telephony. * Modern telephony relies heavily on digital networks and the internet. * The company specializes in telephony solutions for businesses.
Examples
- The history of telephony spans over a century of innovation.
- Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a major advancement in telephony.
- Regulations for telephony services are set by the national communications authority.
Advanced Usage
- Mobile/Cellular Telephony: Refers specifically to wireless voice communication systems.
- The rapid growth of mobile telephony has connected billions of people.
- Internet Telephony: Refers to voice communication transmitted via the internet (e.g., VoIP).
- Many businesses are switching to internet telephony to reduce costs.
Variants and Related Words
- Telephone (n/v): The device used for telephony or the act of calling someone.
- Telephonic (adj): Relating to telephony or transmitted by telephone.
- A telephonic interview was conducted.
- Telecommunications (n): A broader field that includes telephony as well as data, text, and video transmission.
Synonyms
- Telephone System
- Voice Communication
- Phone System
Related Phrases
- Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN): The traditional circuit-switched telephony network.
- Telephony Service Provider: A company that provides telephone services.
Noun
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transmitting speech at a distance
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