teletype machine
Noun: A teletype machine is a character printer connected to a telegraph system that operates like a typewriter. It is an electromechanical device used for sending and receiving typed messages over long distances.
The term "teletype machine" refers specifically to the hardware device itself. It is often used in historical or technical contexts to describe early telecommunications equipment. * The newsroom received updates via a noisy teletype machine. * Before modern computers, operators used a teletype machine to communicate with other offices.
- "to operate a teletype machine": To use or work with this device.
- She learned to operate a teletype machine during her training as a communications officer.
- Teletype (noun, trademark): Often used as a shorter, more common name for a teletype machine. (e.g., )
- Teleprinter (noun): A synonym for teletype machine, more commonly used in British English.
- TTY (noun): An abbreviation for TeleTYpe or TeleTYpewriter.
- Teleprinter
- Teletypewriter
- TTY
The "teletype machine" was a key technology in the 20th century for point-to-point text communication, forming the basis for early computer terminals and networks. Its function is distinct from a standard typewriter, as it is designed for transmission over wires.
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a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter
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