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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

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

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telephone
[noun]

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

Ex: They recorded the conversation on 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

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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 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

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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 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 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 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

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

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payphone
[noun]

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

Ex: He used payphone outside the convenience store to call his friend and arrange a meeting spot .
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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

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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 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 laptop with her wherever she goes .
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computer
[noun]

an electronic device that stores and processes data

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tablet
[noun]

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

Ex: 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
[noun]

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

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

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

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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

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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

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semaphore
[noun]

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

Ex: Before radios , they semaphore to send urgent messages across the sea .
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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: He visited the museum to learn about the history of telegraph and its impact on communication .
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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 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 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 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.

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

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