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telecommunications
The technical process, as well as the related industry, of exchanging information over a distance by electronic means such as telephone, internet, or radio.
Die Entwicklung der Telekommunikation hat die globale Zusammenarbeit revolutioniert.
The development of telecommunications has revolutionized global cooperation.
The word is made up of the Greek prefix 'tele-' (far) and 'Kommunikation' (communication). So it literally means 'long-distance communication,' that is, the exchange of information over a great distance.
Dank moderner Telekommunikation können wir mit Menschen auf der ganzen Welt sprechen.
Thanks to modern telecommunications, we can speak with people all over the world.
'Telekommunikation' (telecommunications) is a rather formal and technical term. It is used mainly in the fields of business, technology, and politics.
Der Ausbau der digitalen Telekommunikation ist ein wichtiges politisches Ziel.
The expansion of digital telecommunications is an important political goal.
The word is often used in combination with other nouns to describe a sector or field. Typical combinations are 'der Bereich der Telekommunikation' (the field of telecommunications), 'die Telekommunikations-Branche' (the telecommunications industry), or 'der Telekommunikations-Sektor' (the telecommunications sector).
Er arbeitet für ein großes Unternehmen in der Telekommunikations-Branche.
He works for a large company in the telecommunications industry.
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'die Kommunikation' and 'die Telekommunikation' can both have to do with transmitting information. 'Kommunikation' is much more general: it can be a conversation between people, but also exchange through technical means. 'Telekommunikation' is more specific and means technical exchange over a distance, for example by telephone, internet, or radio, often also referring to the industry behind it. The words can be confused especially in technical topics. If you are speaking generally about exchange, 'Kommunikation' fits. If it is specifically about electronic transmission over a distance, 'Telekommunikation' is more precise.
Für den Kurs hat du einen kurzen Text über Telekommunikation gelesen.
For the course, you read a short text about telecommunications.
Am Morgen bespricht Lea die Kommunikation für das neue Projekt.
In the morning, Lea discusses communication for the new project.