Tele Prefix Meanings

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tele

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from a distance, far away

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television

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A device for transmitting visual images and sound that are reproduced on screens, used to broadcast programs for entertainment, information, and education.

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telescope

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An optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer, containing an arrangement of lenses or mirrors or both that gathers visible light, permitting direct observation or photographic recording of distant objects.

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telegram

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A message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form.

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telegraph

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A system for transmitting messages from a distance along a wire, especially one creating signals by making and breaking an electrical connection.

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telecommute

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To work from a remote location, often from home, using telecommunications technology.

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telepathy

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The supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses, from a distance.

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telecast

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A broadcast by television, especially of a live event transmitted over a distance.

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teleconference

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A meeting or discussion held among people in different locations using telecommunications technology, often involving video or audio links.

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telemarketer

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A person who sells products or services over the telephone, often to people at a distance.