radiotelegraphy

/ˌˈreɪdioʊtəˌlɛgrəfi/
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Definitions of radiotelegraphy
  1. noun
    telegraphy that uses transmission by radio rather than by wire
    synonyms: radiotelegraph, wireless telegraphy
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    type of:
    wireless
    transmission by radio waves
  2. noun
    the use of radio to send telegraphic messages (usually by Morse code)
    synonyms: radiotelegraph, wireless telegraph, wireless telegraphy
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    type of:
    radio, wireless
    a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic waves
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