telegraph code
A "telegraph code" was essential in the 19th and early 20th centuries for efficient and cost-effective telegraphic communication, particularly in commercial and maritime contexts.
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Definition
B2Telegraphy
(historical, technical)A system for encoding messages into shorter forms to reduce transmission costs.
Example
- Using telegraph code, a long message could be sent more cheaply by encoding it into a few words.
B2Telegraphy
(historical, technical)A method of representing letters and numbers using signals or symbols in telegraphic communication.
Example
- Operators used telegraph code to quickly transmit information across long distances.
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