com·mu·ni·ca·tion   (kə-myōō'nĭ-kā'shən)    n.   The act of communicating; transmission. The exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior. Interpersonal rapport. The art and technique of using words effectively to impart information or ideas. The field of study concerned with the transmission of information by various means, such as print or broadcasting. Any of various professions involved with the transmission of information, such as advertising, broadcasting, or journalism. A system, such as mail, telephone, or television, for sending and receiving messages. A network of routes for sending messages and transporting troops and supplies. An opening or connecting passage between two structures. A joining or connecting of solid fibrous structures, such as tendons and nerves. communications (used with a sing. or pl. verb) The art and technique of using words effectively to impart information or ideas. The field of study concerned with the transmission of information by various means, such as print or broadcasting. Any of various professions involved with the transmission of information, such as advertising, broadcasting, or journalism. A system, such as mail, telephone, or television, for sending and receiving messages. A network of routes for sending messages and transporting troops and supplies. An opening or connecting passage between two structures. A joining or connecting of solid fibrous structures, such as tendons and nerves. Something communicated; a message. communications A means of communicating, especially: A system, such as mail, telephone, or television, for sending and receiving messages. A network of routes for sending messages and transporting troops and supplies. An opening or connecting passage between two structures. A joining or connecting of solid fibrous structures, such as tendons and nerves. communications The technology employed in transmitting messages. Biology The transfer of information from one molecule, cell, or organism to another, as by chemical or electrical signals or by behaviors. Anatomy An opening or connecting passage between two structures. A joining or connecting of solid fibrous structures, such as tendons and nerves. com·mu'ni·ca'tion·al adj.

Communication

Com*mu`ni*ca"tion\, n. [L. communicatio.]

1. The act or fact of communicating; as, communication of smallpox; communication of a secret.

2. Intercourse by words, letters, or messages; interchange of thoughts or opinions, by conference or other means; conference; correspondence.

Argument . . . and friendly communication. --Shak.

3. Association; company.

Evil communications corrupt good manners. --1 Cor. xv. 33.

4. Means of communicating; means of passing from place to place; a connecting passage; connection.

The Euxine Sea is conveniently situated for trade, by the communication it has both with Asia and Europe. --Arbuthnot.

5. That which is communicated or imparted; intelligence; news; a verbal or written message.

6. Participation in the Lord's supper. --Bp. Pearson.

7. (Rhet.) A trope, by which a speaker assumes that his hearer is a partner in his sentiments, and says we, instead of I or you. --Beattie.

Syn: Correspondence; conference; intercourse.

communication 

Main Entry: com·mu·ni·ca·tion
Pronunciation: k&-"myü-n&-'kA-sh&n
Function: noun
: the expression to another of information or thoughts through speech, writing, or gestures —see also CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION, PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION

Main Entry: com·mu·ni·ca·tion
Pronunciation: k&-"myü-n&-'kA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 : the act or processof transmitting information (as about ideas, attitudes, emotions, or objective behavior) communication> communication between parent and child—G. S. Blum>: a : exchange of information between individuals through a common system of signs, symbols, or behavior communication between humans and the chimpanzee> communication> b : personal rapport communicationbetween young and old persons>
2 : information communicated
3 : a connection between bodily parts communication between theesophagus and the stomach>

communication com·mu·ni·ca·tion (kə-my&oomacr;'nĭ-kā'shən)
n.

1. The exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior.
2. An opening or a connecting passage between two structures.
3. A joining or connecting of solid fibrous structures, such as tendons and nerves.