telegraph code en · NOUN
Meanings
- A 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
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| telegraph codes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
ja 電報コード (encoding) · cmn 電碼 /电码 (encoding)