Communication

/kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ · noun

Meaning

The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission..

Definitions by Sense

1. The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.
2. (uncountable) The concept or state of exchanging data or information between entities.
3. A message; the essential data transferred in an act of communication.
4. The body of all data transferred to one or both parties during an act of communication.
5. An instance of information transfer; a conversation or discourse.
6. A passageway or opening between two locations; connection.
7. (anatomy) A connection between two tissues, organs, or cavities.
8. (obsolete) Association; company.

Example Sentences

communication of smallpox

communication of a secret

Some say that communication is a necessary prerequisite for sentience; others say that it is a result thereof.

The node had established communication with the network, but had as yet sent no data.

Surveillance was accomplished by means of intercepting the spies' communications.

The subpoena required that the company document their communication with the plaintiff.

The professors' communications consisted of lively discussions via email.

Argument […] and friendly communication.

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