Pronunciation: [tˈɛlɪksɪŋ] (IPA) 
Telexing is the process of sending a message via a telex machine that uses telecommunication lines. The word "telexing" is pronounced /ˈtɛlɛksɪŋ/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "t" in "telexing" is pronounced with a sharp "t" sound, and the "e" in the first syllable is short, sounding like "eh." The "x" is pronounced like a "ks" sound, and the final "-ing" ending is pronounced as "-in" with a nasal "n" sound.
Telexing is a communication method that involves the transmission of written messages over long distances using teleprinters or teletypewriters connected by a network of telecommunication lines. It is a form of telecommunication that was widely used before the advent of email and fax machines.
The word "telexing" is derived from the combination of "tele-" referring to distance and "ex-" meaning external. Therefore, telexing can be understood as the process of transmitting messages externally over long distances.
In a telex system, users would type their messages on a teletypewriter, which would convert the typed characters into electrical signals. These signals would then be transmitted through the telecommunication lines to the recipient's teletypewriter, where they would be printed out. This system allowed for the rapid transmission of messages globally.
Telexing was mainly used for business communications, allowing organizations to exchange information and conduct international transactions. It provided a secure and efficient means of communication, especially for sending urgent or confidential messages.
With advancements in technology, telexing has largely become obsolete, being replaced by more modern and efficient communication methods. However, it played a significant role in shaping communication networks and laying the groundwork for the global exchange of information.
The word "telexing" is derived from the term "telex", which was originally a trademark of the Telex Corporation. The Telex Corporation, founded in 1933, was a major telecommunications company that pioneered the development of teleprinter systems for transmitting and receiving text-based messages over long distances.
The term "telex" itself is a combination of "tele-" (from the Greek "tele", meaning distant) and "-x" (possibly derived from "exchange" or "exchange office"). Therefore, "telexing" refers to the act of sending or communicating messages via a telex system.
Over time, the term "telex" became more generic and came to denote the teleprinter systems in general, regardless of the manufacturer, leading to the widespread use of the verb "telexing" to describe the process of sending messages using such systems.
