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

Princeton's WordNet(2.92 / 12 votes)Rate this definition:

1. communication, communicating(noun)

   the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

   "they could not act without official communication from Moscow"

2. communication(noun)

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

3. communication(noun)

   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"

Wiktionary(3.33 / 12 votes)Rate this definition:

1. communication(Noun)

   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.

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

2. communication(Noun)

   The potential for information exchange.

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

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

3. communication(Noun)

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

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

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

4. communication(Noun)

   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.

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

5. communication(Noun)

   An instance of information transfer; a conversation or discourse.

   The professors' communications consisted of lively discussions via email.

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

6. communication(Noun)

   A passageway or opening between two locations.

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

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

7. communication(Noun)

   A connection between two tissues, organs, or cavities.

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

Webster Dictionary(3.50 / 6 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Communication(noun)

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

2. Communication(noun)

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

3. Communication(noun)

   association; company

4. Communication(noun)

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

5. Communication(noun)

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

6. Communication(noun)

   participation in the Lord's supper

7. Communication(noun)

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

Freebase(3.87 / 8 votes)Rate this definition:

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 Medicine(4.25 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Communication

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

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. communication

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

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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  

2. communication

   The act or activity of communicating.

   Excellent communication is a vital skill for the workplace.

   Submitted by MaryC on January 8, 2020  

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

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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. Jay Sekulow:

   We can't just say it's not a relevant inquiry to know who on the staff that conducted the primary investigation here was in communication with that whistleblower, especially after Adam Schiff denied that Adam Schiff or Adam Schiff staff had even had any conversations with the whistleblower.

2. Jim Rohn:

   All of life is a risk; in fact we're not going to get out alive. Casualness leads to casualties. Communication is the ability to affect other people with words.

3. Jean Marie Dangou:

   Our communication was top down and the way we delivered the messages was wrong. We told people to stop doing things without explaining why.

4. Katie Peters:

   Ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone involved with the 2020 Democratic National Convention drives every decision we make, and this communication reiterates our guidance from several weeks ago that all members of state delegations — including elected leaders — should plan to conduct their official business remotely. Last week, we sent delegates guidance on how they will vote and we look forward to sharing more details on other opportunities for delegates in the coming weeks.

5. Elaine Higgleton:

   That instant communication means we have words for things that in the past we wouldn't have bothered defining.

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