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telegraphy

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te·leg·ra·phy  (t-lgr-f)
n.
Communication by means of the telegraph.
telegraphy
Noun
(formerly) the science or use of a telegraph
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Noun1.telegraphytelegraphy - communicating at a distance by electric transmission over wire
telecom, telecommunication - (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically
cable, telegraph, wire - send cables, wires, or telegrams
2.telegraphytelegraphy - apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
telegraph
apparatus, setup - equipment designed to serve a specific function
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