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   communication

   /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium: "television is an effective means of communication" Similar transmissionimpartingconveyingreportingpresentingpassing onhanding onrelayconveyancedivulgencedivulgationdisclosurespreadingdisseminationpromulgationbroadcastingcirculationcirculating
   • ▪ a letter or message containing information or news: "a telephone communication" Similar messagestatementannouncementreportdispatchcommuniquéletterbulletincorrespondencenewswordinformationintelligenceinstructioninformal:infolow-downdirtgenliterary:tidings
   • ▪ the successful conveying or sharing of ideas and feelings: "there was a lack of communication between Pamela and her parents"
   • ▪ social contact: "she gave him some hope of her return, or at least of their future communication" Similar contactdealingsrelationsconnectionassociationcommunionsocializinginteractionintercoursesocial intercoursesocial relationsinterfaceinterchangecorrespondencedialoguetalkconversationdiscussionspeakingtalkingchattingmeetinggetting in touchdated:commercearchaic:traffic
   • 2. means of sending or receiving information, such as phone lines or computers: "satellite communications"
   • ▪ the field of study concerned with the transmission of information.
   • 3. means of travelling or of transporting goods, such as roads or railways: "a city providing excellent road and rail communications"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French comunicacion, from Latin communicatio(n-), from the verb communicare ‘to share’ (see communicate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. communicational adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › communicationCommunication Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of COMMUNICATION is a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior; also : exchange of information. How to use communication in a sentence.

3. www.britannica.com › topic › communicationCommunication | Definition, Types, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

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   Sep 9, 2024 · Communication takes place when one mind so acts upon its environment that another mind is influenced, and in that other mind an experience occurs which is like the experience in the first mind, and is caused in part by that experience.

4. www.skillsyouneed.com › ips › what-is-communicationWhat is Communication? Verbal, Non-Verbal & Written |...

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   Communication is simply the act of transferring information from one place, person or group to another. Every communication involves (at least) one sender, a message and a recipient. This may sound simple, but communication is actually a very complex subject.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CommunicationCommunication - Wikipedia

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   Communication is commonly defined as the transmission of information. Its precise definition is disputed and there are disagreements about whether unintentional or failed transmissions are included and whether communication not only transmits meaning but also creates it.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMMUNICATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COMMUNICATION definition: 1. the act of communicating with people: 2. a message, letter, or announcement: 3. the various…. Learn more.

7. socialsci.libretexts.org › Bookshelves › Communication1.1: What is Communication? - Social Sci LibreTexts

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   Masterson, Beebe, and Watson (1989) define human communication as the process of making sense out of the world and sharing that sense with others by creating meaning through the use of verbal and nonverbal messages. The National Communication Association, a scholarly organization that helps govern the discipline, defines communication as twofold.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcommunication noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of communication noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › communicationCOMMUNICATION Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   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.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCOMMUNICATION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    COMMUNICATION definition: 1. the act of communicating with other people: 2. a message sent to someone by letter, email…. Learn more.

11. www.thoughtco.com › what-is-communication-1689877What Is Communication? How to Use It Effectively - ThoughtCo

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    Jul 24, 2024 · Communication is sending and receiving messages through verbal or nonverbal means, including speech, or oral communication; writing and graphical representations (such as infographics, maps, and charts); and signs, signals, and behavior.