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telecommunication equipment

telecommunication equipment

3.4
Machines and wires that send information over long distances, like phones or radios
  • noun
  • /ˌtɛlɪkəˈmjunɪˌkeɪʃən ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : equipo de telecomunicaciones
  • The factory specializes in manufacturing telecommunication equipment for cellular networks worldwide.
  • telecommunication equipment maker

Examples

  • Can you provide the latest telecommunication equipment list?

  • Many businesses invest in advanced telecommunication equipment to improve connectivity across multiple locations.

  • Upgrading outdated telecommunication equipment is vital for ensuring reliable communication services.

  • The company invested in new telecommunication equipment.

  • The company invested in new telecommunication equipment to improve their communication systems.

  • Many businesses rely on telecommunication equipment for video conferencing and remote work.

  • Upgrading the office's telecommunication equipment enabled faster internet speeds for all employees.

Synonyms

communication equipment
vstelecommunication equipment
5 3.5

Devices like phones or radios that send and receive information

focuses on devices mainly for sending information over distance
telecom equipment
vstelecommunication equipment
  • Specialized
1 3.5

Physical devices like phones, routers, and switches that send and receive messages

covers transmitting devices and physical links rather than just network hardware

How Specialized

telecommunication equipment
  • Specialized
3.4
gadget
142 2.9
device
∞ 2.1
equipment
∞ 1.9

Surface Forms

telecommunication equipment singular
telecommunication equipments plural

Morphology

telecommunication + equipment

The phrase is a straightforward noun–noun compound where the meaning ('equipment for telecommunication') is directly derivable from 'telecommunication' (electronic communication) + 'equipment' (tools/devices). This compositional pattern is common and cross-linguistically transparent, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand the MWE.

Etymology

Telecommunication equipment comes from the parts tele-, meaning 'far', and communication, meaning 'sending messages'. Imagine towers, wires and cables carrying voices and data across long distances, and that's why the phrase means devices used 'to send information over a distance'.