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Exam: IELTS

telegraphically

IPA: /ˌtɛlɪˈɡræfɪkli/

KK: /tɛlɪˈɡræfɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is concise and direct, similar to how messages are sent via telegraph, often omitting unnecessary words.

Example: The instructions were given telegraphically, making them quick and to the point.

telegraphing

IPA: /ˈtɛlɪˌɡræfɪŋ/

KK: /tɛlɪˌgræfɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A method of sending messages over long distances using electrical signals, typically through wires.

Example: The telegraphing of messages revolutionized communication in the 19th century.

verb

Definition: To send a message or information over a distance using a system of wires and signals, or to convey something indirectly through actions or signals.

Example: He was telegraphing his feelings through his body language during the meeting.

telegraphy

IPA: /tɛlɪˈɡræfi/

KK: /tɛlɪˈgræfi/

noun

Definition: The method of sending messages over long distances using electrical signals and a system of wires or radio waves.

Example: In the 19th century, telegraphy revolutionized communication by allowing messages to be sent quickly across great distances.

telekinesis

IPA: /ˌtɛlɪˈkiːnɪsɪs/

KK: /tɛlɪkɪnɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The ability to move objects without touching them, often thought to be a supernatural power.

Example: In the movie, the character uses telekinesis to lift objects with her mind.

telekinetic

IPA: /ˌtɛlɪkɪˈnɛtɪk/

KK: /tɛlɪkɪˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the ability to move objects with the mind without any physical interaction.

Example: In the movie, the main character discovers her telekinetic powers and can move things just by thinking about them.

telekinetically

IPA: /ˌtɛlɪkɪˈnɛtɪkli/

KK: /tɛlɪkɪˈnɛtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves moving objects with the mind without physical interaction.

Example: She could move the book telekinetically, without touching it at all.

telemedicine

IPA: /ˈtɛlɪˌmɛdɪsɪn/

KK: /ˈtɛlɪˌmɛdɪsɪn/

noun

Definition: The practice of providing medical care and consultations using telecommunications technology, allowing patients and doctors to communicate from different locations.

Example: During the pandemic, many patients turned to telemedicine for their healthcare needs.

telemeter

IPA: /ˈtɛlɪˌmiːtə/

KK: /tɛlɪˌmiːtər/

noun

Definition: A device that measures and sends information about a distance or quantity, often using radio signals.

Example: The scientist used a telemeter to monitor the temperature of the remote location.

transitive verb

Definition: To automatically measure and send data from a remote source, such as a spacecraft or power grid.

Example: The scientists used a device to telemeter the data from the satellite back to Earth.

telemetered

IPA: /tɛˈlɛmɪtərd/

KK: /tɛˈlɛmɪtərd/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of collecting and transmitting data from a distance, often used in scientific and technical contexts.

Example: The telemetered data from the satellite provided valuable information about the Earth's atmosphere.

telemetric

IPA: /ˌtɛlɪˈmɛtrɪk/

KK: /tɛlɪˈmɛtrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to the process of collecting and transmitting data from remote sources, often used in scientific and technical contexts.

Example: The telemetric data from the satellite provided valuable insights into climate change.

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