■ noun
1》 a system or device for transmitting messages from a distance along a wire, especially one creating signals by making and breaking an electrical connection.
2》 (also ~ board ) a board displaying scores or other information at a sports match or race meeting.
■ verb send (someone) a message by ~.
↘send (a message) by ~.
Derivatives
~er 'tɛlɪˌgrα:fə , tɪ'lɛgrəfə noun
~ist tɪ'lɛgrəfist noun
~y tɪ'lɛgrəfi noun