telegraph

Meanings

• noun

  A system of transmitting messages over distances longer than those achievable by the direct voice communication or visual signals, especially before the invention of the telephone.

• verb

  To send a message by telegraph.

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with telegraph
telepathy , telegraphy , apothecary

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Variants

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telegraph , telegraphs , telegraphed , telegrapher , telegraphers , telegraphing , telegraphist , telegraphists , telegraph pole , wireless telegraph , wireless telegraphies , wireless telegraphy

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Etymology

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From Greek tele, 'far' + graphein, 'to write'. Telegraphy is the transmission of messages over distances longer than those achievable by the direct voice communication or visual signals, especially before the invention of the telephone.

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Trivia

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1. The first telegraph message was sent on May 24, 1844, by Samuel Morse from Washington, D.C., to Baltimore, Maryland.

2. The Morse code for the letter 'E' is the most commonly used code, making up about 25% of all Morse code messages.

3. The longest telegraph cable ever laid was the Transatlantic Telegraph Cable, which connected Europe and North America in 1866 and was 1,860 miles (3,000 kilometers) long.

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Related Concepts

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1. Morse code: A method of transmitting text information as a series of on-off tones, lights, or clicks that can be directly understood by a skilled listener or observer without special equipment.

2. Semaphore: A visual signaling system for transmitting information over long distances, using flags or other visual signals to represent letters or numbers.

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Culture

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The telegraph revolutionized long-distance communication, enabling people and businesses to connect across vast distances. It played a crucial role in the development of modern transportation and commerce, and was a major catalyst for the globalization of economies and cultures. The telegraph also had a significant impact on literature and art, with many works exploring the themes of connection, distance, and communication.

How to Memorize "telegraph"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long wire with electrical signals traveling along it, causing a series of clicks or beeps that represent letters or numbers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'telegraph' with the idea of long-distance communication, such as sending a letter or email to a far-off friend.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym T-E-L-E-G-R-A-P-H to remember the meaning: 'Transmitting Electronic Long-Distance messages for Global and Rapid Accessible Point-to-Point Handover'.

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