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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

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

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cell phone

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

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telephone

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

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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

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two-way radio

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

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walkie-talkie

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

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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

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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

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answering machine

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

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beeper

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

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satellite phone

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

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pay-phone

a phone for the use of public, that is operated by a card or coins

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telex

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

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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.

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laptop

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

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computer

an electronic device that stores and processes data

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tablet

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

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wireless

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

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smoke signal

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

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carrier pigeon

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

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messenger

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

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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

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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

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semaphore

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

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telegraph

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

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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

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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

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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

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letter

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

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email

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

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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

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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