Telephone

Definition

The telephone is a communication device invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. It allows for the transmission of voice and sound over long distances.

Related terms

Alexander Graham Bell: He was an inventor, scientist, and engineer who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone.

Telegraph: This was a long-distance communication device that transmitted coded messages via electrical signals before the invention of telephones.

Communication Technology: This refers to all tools and techniques used for transmitting or sharing information.