wirephoto
Definition
Noun: A "wirephoto" is a photograph that is transmitted electronically, typically via telegraph or telephone lines, for reproduction in newspapers or other media.
Usage Examples
- (A photo transmitted electronically.)
- (Historical technology for photo transmission.)
Advanced Usage
- "to send a wirephoto": to transmit a photograph via a wired communication system.
- The agency sent a wirephoto of the president's speech to all major newspapers. (They transmitted the image electronically.)
Variants and Related Words
- Wirephoto system (n): the technology or network used to transmit wirephotos.
- The wirephoto system used a scanning process to convert images into electrical signals. (The technical method of transmission.)
Synonyms
- Telephoto: a photograph transmitted telegraphically (often used interchangeably with wirephoto).
- Fax: a facsimile transmission of documents or images, though typically not specific to photographs.
Related Idioms
- (No common idioms are associated with this technical term.)