telegraph code
telegraph code · telegraph codes
A character encoding used to transmit information through telegraphy machinesA character encoding used to transmit information through telegraphy machines.
Meaning
2 sensesA character encoding used to transmit information through telegraphy machines.
(historical)A mapping of arbitrary words to full sentences in a particular domain, to allow messages to be shortened and sent more cheaply by telegraph.
Forms
plural: telegraph codes| Singular | telegraph code |
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See also
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