Definitions for communication
kəˌmyu nɪˈkeɪ ʃəncom·mu·ni·ca·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.2 / 15 votes

1. communication, communicatingnoun

   the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

   "they could not act without official communication from Moscow"

2. communicationnoun

   something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups

3. communicationnoun

   a connection allowing access between persons or places

   "how many lines of communication can there be among four people?"; "a secret passageway provided communication between the two rooms"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.3 / 12 votes

1. communicationnoun

   The concept or state of exchanging information between entities.

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

2. communicationnoun

   The potential for information exchange.

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

3. communicationnoun

   A message; the essential data transferred in an act of communication.

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

4. communicationnoun

   The body of all data transferred to one or both parties during an act of communication.

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

5. communicationnoun

   An instance of information transfer; a conversation or discourse.

   The professors' communications consisted of lively discussions via email.

6. communicationnoun

   A passageway or opening between two locations.

   A round archway at the far end of the hallway provided communication to the main chamber.

7. communicationnoun

   A connection between two tissues, organs, or cavities.

8. Etymology: communicacion, from communicationem, accusative singular of communicatio, from communico.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Communicationnoun

   Etymology: from communicate.

   1. The act of imparting benefits or knowledge.

   Both together serve completely for the reception and communication of learned knowledge. William Holder, Elements of Speech.

   2. Common boundary or inlet; passage or means, by which from one place there is a way without interruption to another.

   The map shews the natural communication providence has formed between the rivers and lakes of a country at so great a distance from the sea. Joseph Addison, on Italy.

   The Euxine sea is conveniently situated for trade, by the communication it has both with Asia and Europe. Arbuthnot.

   3. Interchange of knowledge; good intelligence between several persons.

   Secrets may be carried so far, as to stop the communication necessary among all who have the management of affairs. Jonathan Swift.

   4. Conference; conversation.

   Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying, ye fought for David in times past to be king over you: now then do it. 2 Sam. iii. 17.

   The chief end of language, in communication, being to be understood, words serve not for that end, when any word does not excite in the hearers the same idea which it stands for in the mind of the speaker. John Locke.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. COMMUNICATION

   "Communication" is Hitomi Takahashi's 4th single under the Sony Records (gr8! records) label. The single was released in only one format on July 12, 2006, nearly eight months after her last single Aozora no NAMIDA.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 6 votes

1. Communicationnoun

   the act or fact of communicating; as, communication of smallpox; communication of a secret

2. Communicationnoun

   intercourse by words, letters, or messages; interchange of thoughts or opinions, by conference or other means; conference; correspondence

3. Communicationnoun

   association; company

4. Communicationnoun

   means of communicating; means of passing from place to place; a connecting passage; connection

5. Communicationnoun

   that which is communicated or imparted; intelligence; news; a verbal or written message

6. Communicationnoun

   participation in the Lord's supper

7. Communicationnoun

   a trope, by which a speaker assumes that his hearer is a partner in his sentiments, and says we, instead of I or you

FreebaseRate this definition:3.8 / 9 votes

1. Communication

   Communication is the activity of conveying information through the exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, visuals, signals, writing, or behavior. It is the meaningful exchange of information between two or a group of person. One definition of communication is “any act by which one person gives to or receives from another person information about that person's needs, desires, perceptions, knowledge, or affective states. Communication may be intentional or unintentional, may involve conventional or unconventional signals, may take linguistic or nonlinguistic forms, and may occur through spoken or other modes.” Communication requires a sender, a message, and a recipient, although the receiver doesn't have to be present or aware of the sender's intent to communicate at the time of communication; thus communication can occur across vast distances in time and space. Communication requires that the communicating parties share an area of communicative commonality. The communication process is complete once the receiver has understood the message of the sender.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:4.3 / 4 votes

1. Communication

   The exchange or transmission of ideas, attitudes, or beliefs between individuals or groups.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. communication

   Corresponding by letter, hail, or signal. (See LINE OF COMMUNICATION and BOYAUX.)

Editors ContributionRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. communication

   A type of software, app, system or technology that creates the ability, choice, structure and tools for people to communicate data, expression, opinion, information, facts, research or statistics.

   Communication between people is empowered in so many ways across the world.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on April 3, 2020  

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   communication

   The act or activity of communicating.

   Excellent communication is a vital skill for the workplace.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 8, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'communication' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1672

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'communication' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2691

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'communication' in Nouns Frequency: #472

How to pronounce communication?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say communication in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of communication in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of communication in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of communication in a Sentence

1. Paul Abbate:

   The amount of coordination, communication and collaboration between and among the agencies and departments at all levels – state, local and federal – is like nothing we’ve ever been engaged in before.

2. Paolo Malatu:

   Our communication link is still down, we haven't got any information from outside Port Vila.

3. Heather Hargreaves:

   After the conclusion of an investigation alleging improper communications with elected officials in Iowa, Pat Murphy has offered Pat Murphy resignation from the campaign effective immediately, our campaign policy is clear that we will not engage in this kind of activity, or any kind of communication that could be perceived as improper. Violation of this policy is not tolerated.

4. Mairead Painter:

   Most of what we do is trying to work out better communication, when there are staffing issues, as there are now, that's the first thing that falls off.

5. Maricris Drouaillet:

   It was a very productive meeting with them, it opened our line of communication with them. We are happy to know that the investigation is moving forward.

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