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Share This com·mu·ni·ca·tion Audio Help / kəˌmyu / Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation [ kuh -myoo-ni-key -shuh ] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –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, a. means of sending messages, orders, etc., including telephone, telegraph, radio, and television.
b. routes and transportation for moving troops and supplies from a base to an area of operations.
7. Biology . a. activity by one organism that changes or has the potential to change the behavior of other organisms.
b. transfer of information from one cell or molecule to another, as by chemical or electrical signals.
[Origin:
1375–1425; ME
communicacioun < MF < L
commūnicātiōn- (s. of
commūnicātiō ), equiv. to
commūnicāt (
us ) (see
communicate ) +
-iōn- -ion ]
—Related forms com·mu·ni·ca·tion·al, adjective
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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.
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c.1384, from O.Fr.
communicacion, from L.
communicationem (nom.
communicatio ), from
communicare "to impart, share," lit. "to make common," from
communis (see
common ).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Share This communication noun 1. the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information; "they could not act without official communication from Moscow" 2. something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups 3. a connection allowing access between persons or places; "how many lines of communication can there be among four people?"; "a secret passageway provided communication between the two rooms"
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Share This comˌmuniˈcation 1 noun
(an act, or means, of) conveying information
Example:
Communication is difficult in some remote parts of the country.
Arabic: إتِّصال Chinese (Simplified): 通信 Chinese (Traditional): 通信 Czech: spojení Danish: kommunikation Dutch: communicatie Estonian: teabeedastus, suhtlemine Finnish: tiedonvälitys French: communication German: die Kommunikation Greek: επικοινωνία Hungarian: (hír)közlés Icelandic: miðlun; samband Italian: comunicazione
Japanese: 伝達 Korean: 통신, 서신 왕래 Lithuanian: komunikacija, ryšiai, bendravimas Norwegian: kommunikasjon, kommunisering Polish: łączność Portuguese (Brazil): comunicação Portuguese (Portugal): comunicação Romanian: comunicaţie Russian: общение; связь Slovak: spojenie Slovenian: sporočanje, komuniciranje Spanish: comunicación Swedish: förbindelse Turkish: iletişim, haberleşme
comˌmuniˈcation 2 noun
a piece of information given, a letter etc
Example:
I received your communication in this morning's post.
Arabic: مَعْلومَه، بَلاغ Chinese (Simplified): 传达的信息，书信 Chinese (Traditional): 傳達的信息，書信 Czech: zpráva, sdělení Danish: meddelelse; rapport Dutch: communicatie Estonian: teade Finnish: tiedonanto French: message German: die Mitteilung Greek: μήνυμα, επιστολή Hungarian: értesítés Icelandic: skilaboð; bréf; orðsending Italian: messaggio Japanese: 通信
Korean: 편지, 소식 Latvian: paziņojums Lithuanian: pranešimas Norwegian: melding, meddelelse, underretning, overføring Polish: wiadomość Portuguese (Brazil): mensagem Portuguese (Portugal): comunicação Romanian: mesaj Russian: сообщение Slovak: správa Slovenian: sporočilo Spanish: comunicado Swedish: meddelande Turkish: mesaj
See also: communicative ,
communications ,
communicate ,
communication cord
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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.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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