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telephony

noun
/təˈlɛfəni/

Meaning

the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone

Example Sentences

Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.

Synonyms

telephone system, telecommunications, voice communication

Antonyms

silence, non-communication

Collocations

modern telephony, mobile telephony, internet telephony, digital telephony

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