telegraphic
pronunciation
How to pronounce telegraphic in British English:
UK [ˌtelɪˈgræfɪk]
How to pronounce telegraphic in American English:
US [ˌtɛlɪˈɡræfɪk]
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph
- having the style of a telegram with many short words left out
Word Origin
- telegraphic (adj.)
- 1794, originally of semaphor, etc.; from telegraph (n.) + -ic. Electric telegraph sense is from 1823. Related: Telegraphically.
Example
- 1. Deposit or telegraphic transfer to the following bank account .
- 2. Telegraphic transfer of funds from one centre to another .
- 3. Competition is the only way of telegraphic development .
- 4. Overseas customers can make payment by telegraphic transfer to the following account .
- 5. You will need to arrange a telegraphic transfer from your bank to ours .