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Telegraphy Definition & Meaning

telegraphy
noun
  1. communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire
  2. apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

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  • "duplex telegraphy"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does telegraphy mean?
communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
What part of speech is telegraphy?
Telegraphy is a noun.
How many definitions does telegraphy have?
Telegraphy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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