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

“I keep getting emails to sign petitions,” said Leslie Mac, a digital strategist and communications expert who works with grass-roots organizations.

From Salon

Protein secretion is a fundamental biological process by which proteins are transported from a cell into the extracellular space, which is crucial for various functions, including communication between cells, immune responses, and digestion.

From Science Daily

“Communities want to welcome people, but they need resources. They need communication.”

From BBC

Hamas claimed that communication with the woman’s captors had recently been restored after several weeks, leading to the discovery of her death.

From BBC

I reached out to Lin, who had some good advice on all forms of communication from sources you don’t know or trust.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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