communication

[ kuh-myoo-ni-key-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act or process of communicating; fact of being communicated.
2. the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs.
3. something imparted, interchanged, or transmitted.
4. a document or message imparting news, views, information, etc.
5. passage, or an opportunity or means of passage, between places.
6. communications,
   1. means of sending messages, orders, etc., including telephone, telegraph, radio, and television.
   2. routes and transportation for moving troops and supplies from a base to an area of operations.
7. Biology.
   1. activity by one organism that changes or has the potential to change the behavior of other organisms.
   2. transfer of information from one cell or molecule to another, as by chemical or electrical signals.

communication

/ kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or an instance of communicating; the imparting or exchange of information, ideas, or feelings
2. something communicated, such as a message, letter, or telephone call
3. 1. usually plural; sometimes functioning as singular the study of ways in which human beings communicate, including speech, gesture, telecommunication systems, publishing and broadcasting media, etc
   2. ( as modifier )

      communication theory

4. a connecting route, passage, or link
5. plural military the system of routes and facilities by which forces, supplies, etc, are moved up to or within an area of operations

Other Words From

• com·muni·cation·al adjective
• noncom·muni·cation noun
• over·com·muni·cation noun
• precom·muni·cation noun
• self-com·muni·cation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of communication¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; Middle English communicacioun, from Middle French, from Latin commūnicātiōn-, stem of commūnicātiō, equivalent to commūnicāt(us) ( communicate ) + -iō -ion

Example Sentences

He said there had been weaknesses in the communications systems and in the plans to improve these across health trusts and in hospitals.

From BBC

Steve does need to recognise the need for changes, either through selection, on the bench, with the communication in the team or the ability to let the players do what they want in those moments.

From BBC

They also indicate that BaronHR and the retailers were in close communication when problems arose in the Nevada warehouse.

From New York Times

"China is ready to work with the new US administration to maintain communication, expand cooperation and manage differences," Xi said.

From BBC

Secret Service communications chief Guglielmi said the robotic dogs were “equipped with surveillance technology, and an array of advanced sensors that support our protective operations”.

From BBC

Related Words

• connection
• contact
• conversation
• delivery
• intelligence
• link
• transmission