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radiocommunication

radiocommunication

4.4
Sending and receiving messages by radio waves
  • noun
  • /ˌreɪdioʊkəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : radiocomunicación
  • During emergencies, reliable radiocommunication is essential for coordinating rescue efforts.

Examples

  • The messaging sequence was originally developed by the British in the early 20th century as a shorthand for Morse code in commercial maritime radiocommunication.

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  • The team relied on radiocommunication technology to stay in contact while exploring remote areas.

  • The training focused on improving radiocommunication skills for effective teamwork in challenging environments.

Synonyms

radio
vsradiocommunication
∞ 1.0

A way of sending sound and music to many people using wireless signals

focuses on both sending and receiving messages using the same waves
wireless
vsradiocommunication
41 3.1

A system for sending signals without wires, often by radio

is specifically about two-way message exchange using those waves rather than any wire-free method

How Clear

radiocommunication
  • Specialized
4.4
radio noise
  • Specialized
1 3.8

Surface Forms

radiocommunication singular
radiocommunications plural

Morphology

radiocommunication = radio + communication (transparent) = radio + communication

A straightforward compound of two familiar words: communication performed via radio; easily deducible by learners who know 'radio' and 'communication'.

Etymology

The word radiocommunication combines radio and communication. The part radio comes from an old word meaning 'ray', like a light ray because radio sends out waves, and communication comes from a word meaning 'to share', so radiocommunication means 'sharing messages by radio waves'.