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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • dz·n·tDz· adjective
  • ԴDzcdz·n·tDz noun
  • v·dz·n·tDz noun
  • cdz·n·tDz noun
  • -dz·n·tDz 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 dzūԾپō-, stem of dzūԾپō, equivalent to dzūԾ(ܲ) ( communicate ) + -ion
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"Essential kit for back to basics communication and staying informed that I completely neglected to remember."

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Its main military base, featuring concrete blast walls, watch and communication towers and space for armoured personnel carriers to move inside, is much more developed than the smaller outposts around Sergele.

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According to the American Astronomical Society, some cuts would include projects that help us understand the sun’s effects on global communications, a potential national security threat.

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These constraints on women’s communication style are well-documented in research, and studies show that women are judged more harshly than men for their communication style, negatively impacting advancement to leadership roles.

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A spokesperson said it was "committed to listening to victims whilst working with partners across the criminal justice system in the continual improvement of the communication process".

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