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Telegraphically

Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb

Meaning

By means of telegraphy..

Definitions by Sense

  1. By means of telegraphy.
  2. In the concise style of a telegraph.

Example Sentences

The police transmitted a description of the suspect telegraphically.
To and fro during the festivities complimentary and congratulatory messages kept going and coming, and from the entire telegraphically-connected parts of the globe messages flowed in at either end, expressing the joy of the civilized world that the belt of electrical communication was complete.
Her son's letters were always telegraphically brief and to the point.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does telegraphically mean?

Telegraphically means By means of telegraphy..

What is a synonym for telegraphically?

Common synonyms include tersely.

What is the opposite of telegraphically?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use telegraphically in a sentence?

The police transmitted a description of the suspect telegraphically.

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