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The supposed ability to move objects at a distance by mental power or other nonphysical means.

An instrument that converts voice and other sound signals into a form that can be transmitted to another location.

A lengthy television program to raise funds for a charity. Signup and view all the answers

(Especially in science fiction) transport or be transported across space and distance instantly. Signup and view all the answers

An optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer. Signup and view all the answers

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Telegraph: A communication system enabling the transmission of messages over long distances via electrical signals traveling along wires.
Telekinesis: A concept referring to the ability to move physical objects solely through mental effort, without any physical interaction.
Telephone: A device that transforms sound waves from a speaker's voice into electrical signals for transmission, allowing communication over distances.
Telethon: A specialized television event lasting several hours or even days, primarily aimed at raising funds for charitable causes.
Teleport: A science fiction term describing the instantaneous transfer of objects or individuals across vast distances without traversing the space in between.
Telescope: An instrument consisting of lenses or mirrors designed to magnify distant objects, making them more visible for observation and study.