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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
[noun]

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

Ex: The fax machine at the doctor 's office hummed quietly as it transmitted medical records .
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a phone that we can carry with us and use anywhere because it has no wires

Ex: She rarely uses her cell phone for making calls , mostly for texting .
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telephone
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a communication device used for talking to people who are far away and also have a similar device

Ex: They recorded the conversation on the telephone for future reference .
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a type of telephone that uses Internet protocol to transmit voice calls over the Internet, rather than traditional telephone lines

Ex: If you install a VoIP phone, you can make free calls to other users who also use the same service.
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a wireless communication device allowing two or more people to communicate over a shared frequency

Ex: At the theme park , staff members communicated using two-way radios to keep everything running smoothly .
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a portable two-way radio used for communication between two or more people within a certain range

Ex: The walkie-talkies allowed the event organizers to stay in touch with volunteers all day long .
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a communication system that allows people in different parts of a plane, office, etc. to speak to each other

Ex: She was able to speak to her neighbor through the intercom system without leaving her apartment .
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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: She demonstrated how to use the video conferencing system during the training session .
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a machine that answers missed calls and records the messages callers leave

Ex: They relied on the answering machine to capture important calls .
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beeper
[noun]

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

Ex: He was so used to his beeper that he felt lost without it when it broke .
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a mobile phone that uses satellites for communication in remote areas where traditional cellular networks are not available

Ex: The rescue team communicated with headquarters using satellite phones during the storm .
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payphone
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a telephone in a public place that one needs to pay for, mostly by prepaid cards

Ex: He used the payphone outside the convenience store to call his friend and arrange a meeting spot .
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telex
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an international system of sending and receiving messages using a phone line and a teletypewriter

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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 museum displayed a telex machine to showcase early methods of global communication .
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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: He could n't imagine a day without using his smartphone for work and leisure .
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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: She carries her laptop with her wherever she goes .
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computer
[noun]

an electronic device that stores and processes data

Ex: The computer has a large storage capacity for files .
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tablet
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a flat, small, portable computer that one controls and uses by touching its screen

Ex: The tablet's battery lasts for up to ten hours , allowing users to work or browse without needing to recharge frequently .
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wireless
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a method of communication that uses radio signals, instead of wires, to send out data

Ex: The invention of wireless made it possible to broadcast radio programs to a wide audience .
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a form of visual communication that involves sending a message through smoke from a fire

Ex: When stranded in the wilderness , they built a fire to create a smoke signal for rescuers .
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a rock dove with great homing abilities that is trained to carry messages

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

Ex: I used to work as a messenger, delivering messages between businesses in the city .
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a person who makes public announcements or proclamations in a loud voice in a public space before modern forms of mass communication

Ex: The sound of the town crier's bell echoed through the streets , signaling an important message .
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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: She learned to play the talking drum as part of her cultural heritage .
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semaphore
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a system of signaling using flags or other devices to communicate messages over a long distance

Ex: They taught us how to read semaphore signals at the naval museum.
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telegraph
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a communication system by which people were able to send and receive messages over long distances, using electrical or radio signals

Ex: During wartime, telegraph lines were vital for transmitting orders and information between commanders.
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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: She learned Morse code as part of her training to become a radio operator .
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a form of communication that uses whistling to imitate spoken language and transmit messages over long distances in hilly or mountainous areas

Ex: A skilled whistler can use a whistled language to convey complex messages , much like spoken words .
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a telephone with a microphone and a loudspeaker that can be used without the need to be hold near one's ear

Ex: I prefer using the speakerphone in the car so I can talk hands-free while driving .
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letter
[noun]

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

Ex: My grandmother prefers to communicate through handwritten letters.
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email
[noun]

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

Ex: We use email to communicate with our colleagues at work .
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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
[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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