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telegraph

Pronunciation: [ˈtɛləˌgræf]

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Learn how to use telegraph in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “communication”

(noun) a system used in the past to send messages over long distances using wires and electrical signals. It's like sending a letter quickly, but instead, you send a special coded message that gets delivered fast.

Example

In the 1800s, people used the telegraph to quickly share news across the country.

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Today, we rarely use the telegraph because we have faster ways to communicate.

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What did people use the telegraph for back in the day?

Context: “communication”

(verb) to send a message or information using a telegraph system. It's like sending a fast text message but using wires and special codes instead.

Example

She telegraphed her family to let them know she arrived safely.

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He didn’t telegraph his plans, so everyone was surprised by his sudden visit.

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Have you ever telegraphed someone important?

How to pronounce telegraph

Pronunciation: [ˈtɛləˌgræf]

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