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Media and Communication - Means of Communication

Here you will learn some English words related to different means of communication such as "fax", "walkie-talkie", and "carrier pigeon".

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fax
fax
[noun]

a device that can send and receive documents in electronic form using a telephone line and then print them

Ex: He sent the contract via fax to ensure it reached the client promptly. 
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cell phone

a phone that we can carry with us and use anywhere because it has no wires

Ex: Can you please mute your cell phone during the movie? 
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telephone
telephone
[noun]

a communication device used for talking to people who are far away and also have a similar device

Ex: He needs to recharge his telephone battery. 
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VoIP phone

a type of telephone that uses Internet protocol to transmit voice calls over the Internet, rather than traditional telephone lines

Ex: I use a VoIP phone for all my international calls because it's much cheaper than using a regular telephone. 
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two-way radio

a wireless communication device allowing two or more people to communicate over a shared frequency

Ex: The security team relied on their two-way radios to coordinate their movements around the building. 
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walkie-talkie

a portable two-way radio used for communication between two or more people within a certain range

Ex: We used walkie-talkies to stay in touch while hiking through the mountains. 
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intercom system

a communication system that allows people in different parts of a plane, office, etc. to speak to each other

Ex: The office installed an intercom system so employees could communicate with each other easily across different rooms. 
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video conferencing system

a technology that enables real-time communication and collaboration between two or more people using video, audio, and chat features, regardless of their location

Ex: We used a video conferencing system to attend the team meeting from home today. 
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answering machine

a machine that answers missed calls and records the messages callers leave

Ex: She checked her answering machine for messages after coming home. 
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beeper
beeper
[noun]

a small electronic device that generates beeping sounds to signal one should call someone

Ex: When I worked in the hospital, the nurses used their beepers to get emergency updates. 
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satellite phone

a mobile phone that uses satellites for communication in remote areas where traditional cellular networks are not available

Ex: She bought a satellite phone for her trip to the Arctic, as regular cell phones wouldn't work there. 
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payphone
payphone
[noun]

a telephone in a public place that one needs to pay for, mostly by prepaid cards

Ex: He searched for a payphone to call for help after his car broke down on the highway. 
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telex
telex
[noun]

an international system of sending and receiving messages using a phone line and a teletypewriter

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telex machine

a communication device that uses telegraph technology to send and receive text messages over long distances, once used before the advent of fax machines and email

Ex: The telex machine in the office was used to send urgent messages to overseas clients. 
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smartphone

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the Internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

Ex: She relied on her smartphone to manage her schedule and stay connected. 
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laptop
laptop
[noun]

a small computer that you can take with you wherever you go, and it sits on your lap or a table so you can use it

Ex: He bought a new laptop with better processing speed. 
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computer
computer
[noun]

an electronic device that stores and processes data

Ex: He upgraded the computer's software for better performance. 
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tablet
tablet
[noun]

a flat, small, portable computer that one controls and uses by touching its screen

Ex: She uses her tablet to take notes during lectures, finding it more convenient than a laptop. 
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wireless
wireless
[noun]

a method of communication that uses radio signals, instead of wires, to send out data

Ex: The wireless allowed soldiers to communicate over long distances during the war. 
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smoke signal

a form of visual communication that involves sending a message through smoke from a fire

Ex: The tribe used a smoke signal to warn neighboring villages of approaching danger. 
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carrier pigeon

a rock dove with great homing abilities that is trained to carry messages

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messenger
messenger
[noun]

a person who carries a message or information from one person or place to another

Ex: The messenger delivered the package to my office this morning. 
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town crier

a person who makes public announcements or proclamations in a loud voice in a public space before modern forms of mass communication

Ex: The town crier stood in the square, announcing the arrival of the royal visitors. 
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talking drum

a type of percussion instrument that is used in various cultures in Africa and other parts of the world to send messages over long distances by imitating the tone and rhythm of spoken language

Ex: The talking drum echoed through the village, carrying the chief's announcement. 
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semaphore
semaphore
[noun]

a system of signaling using flags or other devices to communicate messages over a long distance

Ex: Before radios, they relied on semaphore to send urgent messages across the sea. 
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telegraph
telegraph
[noun]

a communication system by which people were able to send and receive messages over long distances, using electrical or radio signals

Ex: The old train station still has a room dedicated to the telegraph, showcasing relics from the past. 
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Morse code

a system of communication that uses dots and dashes to represent letters, numbers, and symbols, enabling messages to be transmitted over long distances through sound or light signals

Ex: He found an old book about Morse code and was fascinated by how people used it to communicate. 
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whistled language

a form of communication that uses whistling to imitate spoken language and transmit messages over long distances in hilly or mountainous areas

Ex: In the mountains, villagers use whistled language to communicate across valleys. 
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speakerphone

a telephone with a microphone and a loudspeaker that can be used without the need to be hold near one's ear

Ex: We used the speakerphone during the meeting so everyone in the room could hear the conversation. 
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letter
letter
[noun]

a written or printed message that is sent to someone or an organization, company, etc.

Ex: I received a thank-you letter from the charity I donated to. 
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email
email
[noun]

a system that is used to send and receive messages or documents via a network

Ex: He signed up for the newsletter and receives updates via email. 
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telecommunication

the transmission of information, data, or messages over a distance through the use of electronic or optical signals, media, and technologies

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messaging
messaging
[noun]

the act of exchanging text, multimedia content, or information between individuals or groups through digital communication platforms, such as messaging apps, social media, or email

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