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

With the shuffling pieces in the secondary, the Chargers have emphasized communication to keep their defense intact.

From Los Angeles Times

Facing a much more dangerous offense this week, proper communication will be the top priority, as Chase can stress defenses by lining up all over the field, Fulton said.

From Los Angeles Times

The park authority voted to use Yr Wyddfa, rather than Snowdon, and Eryri, rather than Snowdonia, in all official communication in November 2022.

From BBC

Teaming with a host of researchers, she wanted to study human communication, to probe how individual actions contributed to collective problem solving.

From Los Angeles Times

Research, though largely correlational, has shown that heavy exposure to screens at early ages is associated with inattention and impulsive behaviors, said Drew Cingel, an associate professor in UC Davis’ communication department who directs the university’s human development and media lab.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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