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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

/ əˌːɪˈɪʃə /

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

    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

  3. a connecting route, passage, or link

  4. (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 51Թ Forms

  • communicational adjective
  • noncommunication noun
  • overcommunication noun
  • precommunication noun
  • self-communication noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of communication1

First recorded in 1375–1425; Middle English communicacioun, from Middle French, from Latin dzūԾپō-, stem of dzūԾپō, equivalent to dzūԾ(ܲ) ( communicate ) + -ion
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He added that landlords must improve communication and transparency, and the government should address "fundamental inequities in the way in which shared ownership is designed".

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Sarah said Ivor's use of touch and eye contact as communication could be intimidating for some.

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One witness never intended to testify against Kelly, the motion says, until she was approached by one of the people who allegedly stole those communications.

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Helping pupils struggling with their speech, language and communication is the most common type of special educational needs support that schools are giving, according to Thursday's data.

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Newsom rose to the occasion, using his greatest asset: invaluable communication skills coupled with telegenic looks.

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