Means of Communication

a device that can send and receive documents in electronic form using a telephone line and then print them

He sent the contract via fax to ensure it reached the client promptly.

a phone that we can carry with us and use anywhere because it has no wires

Can you please mute your cell phone during the movie?

a communication device used for talking to people who are far away and also have a similar device

He needs to recharge his telephone battery.

a type of telephone that uses Internet protocol to transmit voice calls over the Internet, rather than traditional telephone lines

I use a VoIP phone for all my international calls because it's much cheaper than using a regular telephone.

a wireless communication device allowing two or more people to communicate over a shared frequency

The security team relied on their two-way radios to coordinate their movements around the building.

a portable two-way radio used for communication between two or more people within a certain range

We used walkie-talkies to stay in touch while hiking through the mountains.

a communication system that allows people in different parts of a plane, office, etc. to speak to each other

The office installed an intercom system so employees could communicate with each other easily across different rooms.

a technology that enables real-time communication and collaboration between two or more people using video, audio, and chat features, regardless of their location

We used a video conferencing system to attend the team meeting from home today.

a machine that answers missed calls and records the messages callers leave

She checked her answering machine for messages after coming home.

a small electronic device that generates beeping sounds to signal one should call someone

When I worked in the hospital, the nurses used their beepers to get emergency updates.

a mobile phone that uses satellites for communication in remote areas where traditional cellular networks are not available

She bought a satellite phone for her trip to the Arctic, as regular cell phones wouldn't work there.

a telephone in a public place that one needs to pay for, mostly by prepaid cards

He searched for a payphone to call for help after his car broke down on the highway.

a character printer connected to a telegraph that operates like a typewriter

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

The telex machine in the office was used to send urgent messages to overseas clients.

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the Internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

She relied on her smartphone to manage her schedule and stay connected.

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

He bought a new laptop with better processing speed.

an electronic device that stores and processes data

He upgraded the computer's software for better performance.

a small round piece of medicine, containing an active drug and excipients, that should usually be swallowed

She took a tablet for her headache.

able to operate without wires

The wireless headphones allow you to move freely without being tethered to your device.

a form of visual communication that involves sending a message through smoke from a fire

The tribe used a smoke signal to warn neighboring villages of approaching danger.

a rock dove with great homing abilities that is trained to carry messages

a person who carries a message or information from one person or place to another

The messenger delivered the package to my office this morning.

a person who makes public announcements or proclamations in a loud voice in a public space before modern forms of mass communication

The town crier stood in the square, announcing the arrival of the royal visitors.

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

The talking drum echoed through the village, carrying the chief's announcement.

a system of signaling using flags or other devices to communicate messages over a long distance

Before radios, they relied on semaphore to send urgent messages across the sea.

a communication system by which people were able to send and receive messages over long distances, using electrical or radio signals

The old train station still has a room dedicated to the telegraph, showcasing relics from the past.

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

He found an old book about Morse code and was fascinated by how people used it to communicate.

a form of communication that uses whistling to imitate spoken language and transmit messages over long distances in hilly or mountainous areas

In the mountains, villagers use whistled language to communicate across valleys.

a telephone with a microphone and a loudspeaker that can be used without the need to be hold near one's ear

We used the speakerphone during the meeting so everyone in the room could hear the conversation.

a written or printed message that is sent to someone or an organization, company, etc.

I received a thank-you letter from the charity I donated to.

a system that is used to send and receive messages or documents via a network

He signed up for the newsletter and receives updates via email.

(often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance

a written or spoken piece of information or communication sent to or left for another person

He sent a text message to invite us to the party.