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