Tele Prefix Meanings

telegraph

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

• A device used for recording sound waves on a physical medium.

• A method of sending messages using smoke signals or visual signals.

• A type of communication that relies on the use of radio waves.

telescope

• 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.

• A device used to measure the distance between stars and planets.

• A tool for magnifying small objects, often used in laboratories.

• An instrument that captures sound waves for analysis.

television

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

• A type of radio that only plays music.

• A handheld device used for making phone calls.

• A computer accessory used for gaming.

tele

• from a distance, far away

• close up, nearby

• in the same room

• within arm's reach

telegram

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

• A type of instant messaging app.

• A form of postal service that uses pigeons.

• A written message sent via email.

telecommute

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

• To travel to a different city for work purposes.

• To work in an office environment with colleagues present.

• To take a break from work and relax at home.

telepathy

• The ability to communicate through spoken language.

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

• The process of transmitting information through electronic devices.

• The phenomenon of reading someone's mind without any cues.

teleconference

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

• A type of conference that only occurs in person without any technology.

• A gathering of people in the same location to discuss a topic.

• A formal event where only one person speaks to an audience without interaction.

telecast

• A type of television program that is pre-recorded.

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

• A method of streaming video online.

• A radio broadcast that includes visual elements.

telemarketer

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

• A person who manages a retail store and oversees sales staff.

• A person who provides technical support via email or chat.

• A person who conducts market research through surveys.