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communication

[ kuh-myoo-ni-key-shuhn ]

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noun

the act or process of communicating; fact of being communicated.
the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs.
something imparted, interchanged, or transmitted.
a document or message imparting news, views, information, etc.
passage, or an opportunity or means of passage, between places.
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.
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

the act or an instance of communicating; the imparting or exchange of information, ideas, or feelings
something communicated, such as a message, letter, or telephone call
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
a connecting route, passage, or link
plural military the system of routes and facilities by which forces, supplies, etc, are moved up to or within an area of operations

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Other Word Forms

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

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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

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Example Sentences

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“For all practical purposes,” he writes, “one of the most powerful communication systems ever created – a tool that provides a third of the world’s population with information and ideas – is operating in the dark.”

From Salon

“Don’t delete any communication, even if it is embarrassing. We protect and support victims of sextortion, ensuring they are connected to the resources they need to recover.”

From Los Angeles Times

Some of the underachieving Rockies players don’t blame Black, whose even-keel temperament, attention to detail and empathetic communication skills made him a respected leader.

From Los Angeles Times

Having been deemed "dangerous", Clarke, who admitted making threats to kill and sending offensive communications, will also have to serve a further 18 months on extended licence.

From BBC

"We do not need loud, forceful communication," he said, "but rather communication that is capable of listening and of gathering the voices of the weak who have no voice."

From BBC

Related Words

communicating communication cord

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