TELESEME
\tˈɛlɪsˌiːm], \tˈɛlɪsˌiːm], \t_ˈɛ_l_ɪ_s_ˌiː_m]\
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A system of apparatus for electric signals providing for automatic transmission of a definite number of different signals or calls, as in connection with hotel annunciators.
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A system of apparatus for electric signals providing for automatic transmission of a definite number of different signals or calls, as in connection with hotel annunciators.
By Noah Webster.
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tel'[=e]-s[=e]m, n. a system of electric signalling for the automatic transmission of different signals, in use in large hotels, for police alarms, &c. [Gr. t[=e]le, far, s[=e]ma, a sign.]
By Thomas Davidson
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System of electrical signalling including annunciator, used in hotels &c. [Greek]
By Sir Augustus Henry
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