satcoms

English

Alternative forms

• satcom

Etymology

Clipping of satellite communications.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈsatˌkɑmz/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈsatˌkɒmz/
• Hyphenation: sat‧coms

Noun

satcoms (uncountable)

1. satellite communications
   • 1991, Ian Graham, Communications, page 20:

     The cost of installing a satcoms system will soon be recovered.

   • 1995, Fairplay international shipping weekly:

     But no-one can dispute that satcoms make for more efficient fleet management and safer ships.

Anagrams

• comasts, comsats, mascots