Definition of telematics in English:
telematics
plural noun ˌtɛlɪˈmatɪksˌtɛləˈmædɪks
treated as singular The branch of information technology which deals with the long-distance transmission of computerized information.
Example sentencesExamples
- This is much less expensive and allows virtually anyone with a cell phone access to telematics.
- This transformation will make telematics an essential element of a new generation of personalized mobile services.
- We have used a common definition of vehicle telematics as the combination of location with two-way communication in vehicles.
- Improvements in connectivity through telematics or the ubiquitous cell phone enable us to survive.
- The situation for vehicle telematics differs greatly from the mobile phone market.
Origin
1970s: blend of telecommunication and informatics.
Definition of telematics in US English:
telematics
plural nounˌtɛləˈmædɪksˌteləˈmadiks
treated as singular The branch of information technology which deals with the long-distance transmission of computerized information.
Example sentencesExamples
- Improvements in connectivity through telematics or the ubiquitous cell phone enable us to survive.
- This is much less expensive and allows virtually anyone with a cell phone access to telematics.
- We have used a common definition of vehicle telematics as the combination of location with two-way communication in vehicles.
- This transformation will make telematics an essential element of a new generation of personalized mobile services.
- The situation for vehicle telematics differs greatly from the mobile phone market.
Origin
1970s: blend of telecommunication and informatics.