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Words Related to 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
cell phone
[noun]
a phone that we can carry with us and use anywhere because it has no wires
telephone
[noun]
a communication device used for talking to people who are far away and also have a similar device
VoIP phone
[noun]
a type of telephone that uses internet protocol to transmit voice calls over the internet, rather than traditional telephone lines
two-way radio
[noun]
a wireless communication device allowing two or more people to communicate over a shared frequency
walkie-talkie
[noun]
a portable two-way radio used for communication between two or more people within a certain range
intercom system
[noun]
a communication system that allows people in different parts of a plane, office, etc. to speak to each other
video conferencing system
[noun]
a technology that enables real-time communication and collaboration between two or more people using video, audio, and chat features, regardless of their location
answering machine
[noun]
a machine that answers missed calls and records the messages callers leave
beeper
[noun]
a small electronic device that generates beeping sounds to signal one should call someone
satellite phone
[noun]
a mobile phone that uses satellites for communication in remote areas where traditional cellular networks are not available
telex
[noun]
an international system of sending and receiving messages using a phone line and a teletypewriter
telex machine
[noun]
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
smartphone
[noun]
a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the internet, using apps, making calls, etc.
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
tablet
[noun]
a flat, small, portable computer that one controls and uses by touching its screen
wireless
[noun]
a method of communication that uses radio signals, instead of wires, to send out data
smoke signal
[noun]
a form of visual communication that involves sending a message through smoke from a fire
carrier pigeon
[noun]
a rock dove with great homing abilities that is trained to carry messages
messenger
[noun]
a person who carries a message or information from one person or place to another
town crier
[noun]
a person who makes public announcements or proclamations in a loud voice in a public space before modern forms of mass communication
talking drum
[noun]
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
semaphore
[noun]
a system of signaling using flags or other devices to communicate messages over a long distance
telegraph
[noun]
a communication system by which people were able to send and receive messages over long distances, using electrical or radio signals
morse code
[noun]
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
whistled language
[noun]
a form of communication that uses whistling to imitate spoken language and transmit messages over long distances in hilly or mountainous areas
speakerphone
[noun]
a telephone with a microphone and a loudspeaker that can be used without the need to be hold near one's ear
letter
[noun]
a written or printed message that is sent to someone or an organization, company, etc.
email
[noun]
a system that is used to send and receive messages or documents via a network
telecommunication
[noun]
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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