teletype

Meanings

• noun

  An early telecommunications device for transmitting and printing text messages over a telephone line.

  - "The teletype machine was used extensively during World War II for communication between military bases."
  - "The sound of the teletype printer is distinct and recognizable to those who have worked in newsrooms."

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Synonyms

TTY , teleprinter

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with teletype
typewrite , microtype

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Variants

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Teletype , teletype

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Etymology

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The name 'teletype' is derived from 'telegraphy' and 'typewriter'. It was developed in the late 19th century and revolutionized long-distance communication.

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Trivia

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1. The first teletype transmission took place on May 24, 1874, between Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

2. The teletype was used extensively during the early days of the internet to transmit email messages.

3. The sound of the teletype printer is often used as a sound effect in movies and TV shows to represent communication over long distances.

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Related Concepts

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1. Telecommunications: The transmission of information over significant distances through electronic means, including telegraphy, telephony, and the internet.

2. Teleprinter: An electronic typewriter that could transmit and receive typed messages over a telephone line or other communication channel.

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Culture

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The teletype played a significant role in the development of the telecommunications industry and the mass media. It was widely used in newsrooms and government agencies for transmitting and receiving text messages.

How to Memorize "teletype"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, bulky machine with a keyboard and a paper roll. The machine prints out messages as they are received over a telephone line.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the teletype as a combination of a telegraph and a typewriter.
   - Associate the sound of the teletype printer with the sound of news being reported.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'teletype' is a type of telecommunications device that prints out messages.
   - Use the acronym TTP (TeleTypePrinter) to help remember the name.

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