Telex

usgb/ˈteleks/
noun

A system of sending messages through a network of teleprinters.

She sent a telex to inform her colleagues about the meeting.
Visual representation of "telex" - A system of sending messages through a network of teleprinters.

Often appears as...

  • send a telex
  • receive a telex

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Technical

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Historic Technology

Understand 'telex' was used before modern email, reflecting older communication technology.

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Before email, companies relied on telex for international communication.
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Network Specific

'Telex' implies a specific network meant for teleprinters, not just any message system.

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Our telex network processed messages faster than mail in the 1980s.
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Official Use

Telex was often used for formal, official business communications.

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The contract details were confirmed via telex last Thursday.
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