fax
[noun]
a device that can send and receive documents in electronic form using a telephone line and then print them
Ex:
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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cell phone
[noun]
a phone that we can carry with us and use anywhere because it has no wires
Ex:
I
forgot
to
bring
my
cell phone
to
the
meeting
.
telephone
[noun]
a communication device used for talking to people who are far away and also have a similar device
Ex:
She
received
a
call
from
an
unknown
number
on
her
telephone
.
VoIP phone
[noun]
a type of telephone that uses Internet protocol to transmit voice calls over the Internet, rather than traditional telephone lines
Ex:
two-way radio
[noun]
a wireless communication device allowing two or more people to communicate over a shared frequency
Ex:
During
the
hike
,
we
carried
two-way radios
to
stay in
touch
in case
we
got
separated
.
walkie-talkie
[noun]
a portable two-way radio used for communication between two or more people within a certain range
Ex:
The
security
team
at
the
mall
relies on
walkie-talkies
to
coordinate
their
efforts
.
intercom system
[noun]
a communication system that allows people in different parts of a plane, office, etc. to speak to each other
Ex:
He
pressed
the
button
on
the
intercom system
to
ask
if
anyone
was
available
for
a
meeting
.
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
Ex:
Due to
the
weather
,
we
had to
switch
our
in-person
meeting
to
a
video conferencing system
.
answering machine
[noun]
a machine that answers missed calls and records the messages callers leave
Ex:
They
listened
to
the
messages
on
the
answering machine
from
the
weekend
.
beeper
[noun]
a small electronic device that generates beeping sounds to signal one should call someone
Ex:
In
the
90s
,
we
all
carried
beepers
to
stay in
touch
when
we
were
out of
the
office
.
satellite phone
[noun]
a mobile phone that uses satellites for communication in remote areas where traditional cellular networks are not available
Ex:
If
you
travel to
remote
islands
,
a
satellite phone
might
be
your
only
way
to
stay
connected
.
payphone
[noun]
a telephone in a public place that one needs to pay for, mostly by prepaid cards
Ex:
She
dug
through
her
purse
for
change
to
use
the
payphone
to
inform
her
parents
of
her
late
arrival
.
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
Ex:
She
typed
the
contract
details
on
the
telex machine
and
sent
them
to
the
company
’s
branch
office
.
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.
Ex:
They
used
their
smartphones
to
navigate
through
the
unfamiliar
city
.
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:
I
need
to
charge
my
laptop
;
the
battery
is
running
low
.
computer
[noun]
an electronic device that stores and processes data
Ex:
She
customized
the
desktop
wallpaper
on
her
computer
.
tablet
[noun]
a flat, small, portable computer that one controls and uses by touching its screen
Ex:
He
prefers
reading
e-books
on
his
tablet
because
it
's
easier
to
carry
around
than
physical
books
.
wireless
[noun]
a method of communication that uses radio signals, instead of wires, to send out data
Ex:
The
ship
's
crew
relied on
wireless
to
send
distress signals
during
the
storm
.
smoke signal
[noun]
a form of visual communication that involves sending a message through smoke from a fire
Ex:
Long ago
,
tribes
communicated
across
valleys
by
sending
a
smoke signal
.
messenger
[noun]
a person who carries a message or information from one person or place to another
Ex:
The
messenger
ran
quickly
to
ensure
the
letter
was
delivered
before
the
deadline
.
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
Ex:
As
the
town crier
read out
the
news
,
people
stopped
their
activities
to
listen
closely
.
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
Ex:
He
used
the
talking drum
to
communicate
with
neighboring
tribes
during
his
travels
.
semaphore
[noun]
a system of signaling using flags or other devices to communicate messages over a long distance
Ex:
telegraph
[noun]
a communication system by which people were able to send and receive messages over long distances, using electrical or radio signals
Ex:
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
Ex:
They
practiced
using
Morse code
during
their
scout
meetings
to
improve
their
communication
skills
.
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
Ex:
Whistled language
is
not
just
for
practical
purposes
,
but
also
plays
an
important
role
in
cultural
traditions
.
speakerphone
[noun]
a telephone with a microphone and a loudspeaker that can be used without the need to be hold near one's ear
Ex:
I
left
my
phone
on
speakerphone
so
I
could
cook
dinner
while
talking to
my
friend
.
letter
[noun]
a written or printed message that is sent to someone or an organization, company, etc.
Ex:
He
was
delighted
to
get
a
letter
of
acceptance
from
the
university
.
email
[noun]
a system that is used to send and receive messages or documents via a network
Ex:
She
received
an
important
document
via
email
.
telecommunication
[noun]
the transmission of information, data, or messages over a distance through the use of electronic or optical signals, media, and technologies
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