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Tele

usgb/teli,telɪ/Volume
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Common PrefixPlay
Often used as a prefix in English to indicate technology related to distance communication. SlideThe teleconference allowed participants from around the world to discuss the project.
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Not Physical DistancePlay
'Tele' implies distance in terms of communication, not necessarily physical separation between objects or people. SlideEven though we were in the same building, we used telephones to talk.
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Historical ContextPlay
'Tele' has been used for historical communication devices, retaining its meaning in modern technology. SlideThe telegraph was an early form of long-distance communication.