What does connection mean?

Definitions for connection
kəˈnɛk ʃəncon·nec·tion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. connection, connexion, connectednessnoun

    a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

    "there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare"

  2. connection, link, connectednessnoun

    the state of being connected

    "the connection between church and state is inescapable"

  3. connection, connexion, connector, connecter, connectivenoun

    an instrumentality that connects

    "he soldered the connection"; "he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers"

  4. connectionnoun

    (usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship)

    "he has powerful connections"

  5. association, connection, connexionnoun

    the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination

    "conditioning is a form of learning by association"

  6. connection, connexion, linknoun

    a connecting shape

  7. connectionnoun

    a supplier (especially of narcotics)

  8. connection, connexionnoun

    shifting from one form of transportation to another

    "the plane was late and he missed his connection in Atlanta"

  9. joining, connection, connexionnoun

    the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

    "the joining of hands around the table"; "there was a connection via the internet"

GCIDE

  1. Connectionnoun

    any relationship between things or events; association; alliance; as, a causal connection between interest rates and stock prices.

  2. Connectionnoun

    something that connects other objects.

  3. Connectionnoun

    (Transportation) a vehicle in which one may continue a journey after debarking from another vehicle; the departing vehicle of a connection; as, my connection leaves four hours after my arrival; I missed my connection. A connection may be more specifically referred to as a connecting flight, a connecting train, etc.

  4. Connectionnoun

    (Transportation) the scheduled arrival of one vehicle and departure of a second, sufficiently close in time and place to allow the departing vehicle serve as a means of continuing a journey begun or continued in the first vehicle; as, we can get a connection at Newark to continue on to Paris; -- most commonly used of airplanes, trains, and buses arriving and departing at the same terminal.

  5. Connectionnoun

    (Transportation) the transfer of a passenger from one vehicle to another to continue a journey; as, the connection was made in Copenhagen; -- most commonly of scheduled transportation on common carriers.

  6. Connectionnoun

    (Commerce) a vendor who can supply desired materials at a favorable price, or under conditions when other sources are unavailable; as, to get a bargain from one's connection in the jewelry trade; to have connections for the purchase of marijuana; -- often used in the pl..

Wiktionary

  1. connectionnoun

    The act of connecting.

  2. connectionnoun

    The point at which two or more things are connected.

  3. connectionnoun

    A feeling of understanding and ease of communication between two or more people.

    As we were the only people in the room to laugh at the joke, I felt a connection between us.

  4. connectionnoun

    An established communications or transportation link.

  5. connectionnoun

    A transfer from one transportation vehicle to another in scheduled transportation service

    The bus was late so he missed his connection at Penn Station and had to wait six hours for the next train.

  6. Etymology: From connexion, from connexio, from connecto, an alternative spelling of conecto, from compound of co- and necto

Wikipedia

  1. Connection

    Connection is a song released by the Britpop group Elastica. It was originally released in 1994 as a single and the album version was not released until 1995 on their self-titled debut. The song debuted and peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart and became one of the few Britpop songs to gain popularity in North America, reaching number 53 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number two on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, and number nine on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart. The song was the subject of controversy, due to its overt similarity to another band's work. The intro synthesizer part (later repeated as a guitar figure) is lifted from the guitar riff in Wire's "Three Girl Rhumba" and transposed down a semitone. A judgment resulted in an out-of-court settlement and the credits were rewritten. Jonathan Perry writing for The Phoenix noted the similarities to Wire. He included the song in a list of the 90 best songs of the 90s, writing: "'Connection', Elastica's obsessively catchy stateside breakthrough, nicked its signature opening riff from Wire's 'Three Girl Rhumba' – an overzealous (and uncredited) 'homage' that proved that though imitation may indeed be the highest form of flattery, it can also cost in publishing royalties. Great song, though."The song is the theme to the UK television programme Trigger Happy TV. A live version of the song was featured on the MuchMusic live compilation album, Much at Edgefest '99. The song also appears in the 2019 Marvel Cinematic Universe film, ‘'Captain Marvel'', which is set in June 1995.

ChatGPT

  1. connection

    Connection refers to the relationship or association between people, things, or ideas. It can also refer to established communication or contact, whether through physical linking, such as in electronics and transportation, or intangible interaction, like in networking and internet technology. Additionally, in a broader sense, connection can signify a sense of understanding, empathy or similarity with someone or something else.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Connectionnoun

    the act of connecting, or the state of being connected; junction; union; alliance; relationship

  2. Connectionnoun

    that which connects or joins together; bond; tie

  3. Connectionnoun

    a relation; esp. a person connected with another by marriage rather than by blood; -- used in a loose and indefinite, and sometimes a comprehensive, sense

  4. Connectionnoun

    the persons or things that are connected; as, a business connection; the Methodist connection

  5. Etymology: [Cf. Connexion.]

Wikidata

  1. Connection

    Connection is essential to all partner dancing and is the primary means to communicate synchronized dance movement between the lead and follow. It is especially important in Argentine Tango, Lindy Hop, Balboa, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Salsa, Contra dance, Modern Jive and other styles of partner dance. Other forms of communication, such as visual cues or spoken cues, are often considered to spoil the dance, unless used in specific circumstances, e.g., practicing figures, or figures which are purposely danced without physical connection. Connection can be used to transmit power and energy as well as information and signals - some dance forms are at one extreme of pure power, and others will be at the other extreme of pure signaling, but most are probably a mixture of both. Following and leading in a partner dance is accomplished by maintaining a physical connection called the frame that allows the leader to transmit body movement to the follower, and for the follower to suggest ideas to the leader. A frame is a stable structural combination of both bodies maintained through the dancers' arms and/or legs. Connection occurs in both open and closed dance positions.

Editors Contribution

  1. connection

    A form of communication or telecommunications.

    The broadband connection was perfect.


    Submitted by MaryC on April 15, 2020  


  2. connection

    A form of transport that is scheduled to ensure it connects to a specific form of transport timetable.

    The airport bus runs all day every day to ensure people can make connections anytime.


    Submitted by MaryC on April 15, 2020  


  3. connection

    An item or product that connects.

    The TV connection was simple, very easy to ceate.


    Submitted by MaryC on February 17, 2020  


  4. connectionverb

    Study attentively or learn the national executive committee by heart to put in action at a certain time of condition. 1.) A relationship in which a person, thing or idea is linked or associated with something else.

    The kingdom connection is about the Bride and the Spirit of the Lamb becoming the son of El Shaddai.

    Etymology: According to Fulfillment of the Law


    Submitted by Tony_Elyon on March 14, 2024  


  5. connection

    To feel, know and understand the soul of a human being and the love we share.

    We have connections to people through our hearts and souls.


    Submitted by MaryC on April 15, 2020  


  6. connection

    To feel, know, understand and see practical, logical and rational cause and effect.

    She could see the connections easily as she viewed things nonjudgmentally.


    Submitted by MaryC on April 15, 2020  

British National Corpus

  1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'connection' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2854

  2. Written Corpus Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'connection' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4583

  3. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'connection' in Nouns Frequency: #834

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of connection in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of connection in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of connection in a Sentence

  1. Regan Bailey:

    It’s way too early to really know if use of multivitamin-minerals over time reduces the risk of cardiovascular mortality (or any other health problem or cause of death) in women, our study suggests the possibility that there is such a connection for women, which is an interesting finding but to know for sure would require a clinical trial.

  2. Letitia McMaster:

    The best way to honor his memory is for all of us to do all we can to prevent others from suffering at the hands of those who lack compassion and abandon even the most basic standards of human decency, today's charges are an important step forward in that connection.

  3. Meagan Xydias:

    I feel a connection to those parentssitting there in the ICU or wherever and wanting to know what to do for their babies I get it in a way that I never did before, and hopefully not a lot of people will ever have to.

  4. RAS CARDO REGGAE:

    -reggae and radiologic technology-what's the connection?I often forget that I alone occupies this most enviable position. for over 53 years to date I have been working and training others in the field of -medical radiation technology. saving lives is what I do best. reggae is my creation and I am the one who brought it into the field of medical radiology. I remain board certified in several countries.the music is a healing force during many a medical procedure.

  5. Marissa Yap:

    Whenever I talk to the kid(s), they feel like a connection that I care for them, and I realize that's ... way back home, also the same time. It's actually just the same, when you talk to the kid and you establish that good relationship, the kids will actually also give you the respect that you deserve.

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Translations for connection

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  • صلة, علاقةArabic
  • съединение, връзка, свързванеBulgarian
  • spojeníCzech
  • forbindelseDanish
  • Verbindung, AnschlussGerman
  • ανταπόκριση, σύνδεσηGreek
  • konekto, kunligo, komunikiĝo, interligitecoEsperanto
  • conexión, confianza, llamada, vinculaciónSpanish
  • seostamine, seos, ühendamine, ühendusEstonian
  • اتصالPersian
  • yhdistäminen, jatkoyhteys, yhteysFinnish
  • connexion, correspondance, rapport, lien, complicitéFrench
  • nascIrish
  • קשר, חיבור, קישורHebrew
  • संबंधHindi
  • hubungan, koneksiIndonesian
  • connessione, coincidenzaItalian
  • חיבורHebrew
  • 結合, 通信, 縁故, 関係, 連結, 連絡Japanese
  • nexusLatin
  • ryšys, jungtis, sujungimasLithuanian
  • moumourangaMāori
  • penyambunganMalay
  • verbinding, connectieDutch
  • conexão, junção, ligaçãoPortuguese
  • joncțiune, îmbinare, legătură, legare, unire, conexiune, relație, conectareRomanian
  • связь, пересадка, соединениеRussian
  • förbindelseSwedish
  • సంధానంTelugu
  • aktarma, bağlanma, bağlantı, bağTurkish
  • کنکشنUrdu

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