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telex machine

/ˈtɛlɛks məˌʃiːn/

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/ˈtɛlɛks məˌʃiːn/C1formaltechnicalobsolete
  • ruИсторическое телекоммуникационное устройство для отправки и получения печатных сообщений по телефонным линиям, широко использовавшееся в бизнесе до появления факса и электронной почты.

A historical telecommunications device used for sending and receiving typed messages over telephone lines, widely used in business before the advent of fax and email.

  1. Teleprinter deviceC1formal

    A device used for sending and receiving typed messages over long distances via telegraph networks.

    ruТелексный аппарат

    • The office used a telex machine to communicate with overseas partners.
    • He typed the message on the telex machine and waited for a reply.
    • Telex machines were widely used before the advent of email.