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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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Kommunikation can generally refer to the technical means used to transmit information. Telekommunikation (telecommunications) specifically means electronic transmission over a distance and also refers to the associated industry. With telephones, the internet, or radio, both terms are possible, but Telekommunikation emphasizes technical long-distance communication.
Die Telekommunikation zwischen den entfernten Außenstellen läuft über Funk.
The remote branch offices communicate with each other via radio.
Die Kommunikation der Einsatzkräfte läuft über Funk.
The emergency responders communicate via radio.
