Communication
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Communication is a noun meaning The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.
Meaning
The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The concept or state of exchanging data or information between entities.
- A message; the essential data transferred in an act of communication.
- The body of all data transferred to one or both parties during an act of communication.
- An instance of information transfer; a conversation or discourse.
- A passageway or opening between two locations; connection.
- (anatomy) A connection between two tissues, organs, or cavities.
- (obsolete) Association; company.
Example Sentences
communication of smallpox
communication of a secret
Argument […] and friendly communication.
The professors' communications consisted of lively discussions via email.
Word Forms
- communications
Synonyms for communication
Depending on context, synonyms include communicating.
Antonyms for communication
Common opposites include anticommunication.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include communicating, communicator, note, memorandum, transmitted, transmitting.
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