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   communication

   /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium: "television is an effective means of communication" Similar transmissionimpartingconveyingreportingpresentingpassing onhanding onrelayconveyancedivulgencedivulgationdisclosurespreadingdisseminationpromulgationbroadcastingcirculationcirculating
   • ▪ a letter or message containing information or news: "a telephone communication" Similar messagestatementannouncementreportdispatchcommuniquéletterbulletincorrespondencenewswordinformationintelligenceinstructioninformal:infolow-downdirtgenliterary:tidings
   • ▪ the successful conveying or sharing of ideas and feelings: "there was a lack of communication between Pamela and her parents"
   • ▪ social contact: "she gave him some hope of her return, or at least of their future communication" Similar contactdealingsrelationsconnectionassociationcommunionsocializinginteractionintercoursesocial intercoursesocial relationsinterfaceinterchangecorrespondencedialoguetalkconversationdiscussionspeakingtalkingchattingmeetinggetting in touchdated:commercearchaic:traffic
   • 2. means of sending or receiving information, such as phone lines or computers: "satellite communications"
   • ▪ the field of study concerned with the transmission of information.
   • 3. means of travelling or of transporting goods, such as roads or railways: "a city providing excellent road and rail communications"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French comunicacion, from Latin communicatio(n-), from the verb communicare ‘to share’ (see communicate).

   Derivatives

   • 1. communicational adjective

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › communicationCommunication | Definition, Types, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 17, 2024 · communication, the exchange of meanings between individuals through a common system of symbols. This article treats the functions, types, and psychology of communication. For a treatment of animal communication, see animal behaviour.

3. www.communicationstudies.com › what-is-communicationWhat is Communication? The Definition of Communication

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   Apr 30, 2011 · Communication is the act of conveying information for the purpose of creating a shared understanding. It’s something that humans do every day. The word “communication” comes from the Latin “communis,” meaning “to share,” and includes verbal, non-verbal and electronic means of human interaction.

4. www.skillsyouneed.com › ips › what-is-communicationWhat is Communication? Verbal, Non-Verbal & Written |...

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   Communication is simply the act of transferring information from one place, person or group to another. Every communication involves (at least) one sender, a message and a recipient. This may sound simple, but communication is actually a very complex subject.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CommunicationCommunication - Wikipedia

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   Communication is commonly defined as the transmission of information. Its precise definition is disputed and there are disagreements about whether unintentional or failed transmissions are included and whether communication not only transmits meaning but also creates it.

6. www.thoughtco.com › what-is-communication-1689877What Is Communication and How to Use It Effectively - ThoughtCo

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   Sep 19, 2019 · Communication is the process of sending and receiving messages through verbal or nonverbal means, including speech, or oral communication; writing and graphical representations (such as infographics, maps, and charts); and signs, signals, and behavior.

7. www.coursera.org › articles › communication-effectivenessWhat Is Effective Communication? Skills for Work, School, and...

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   May 22, 2024 · Effective communication is the process of exchanging ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is received and understood with clarity and purpose. When we communicate effectively, both the sender and receiver feel satisfied.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMMUNICATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COMMUNICATION definition: 1. the act of communicating with people: 2. a message, letter, or announcement: 3. the various…. Learn more.

9. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › communicationCommunication Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of COMMUNICATION is a process by which information is exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior; also : exchange of information. How to use communication in a sentence.

10. open.umn.edu › opentextbooks › textbooksCommunication in the Real World - An Introduction to ...

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    Jun 14, 2024 · Reviews. Learn more about reviews. Reviewed by Elizabeth Johnson-Young, Associate Professor, University of Mary Washington on 6/14/24. This text provides excellent coverage of a variety of foundational communication material, subjects, and concepts.

11. socialsci.libretexts.org › Bookshelves › Communication1.1: What is Communication? - Social Sci LibreTexts

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    It is, “how people use messages to generate meanings within and across various contexts, and is the discipline that studies all forms, modes, media and consequences of communication through humanistic, social scientific and aesthetic inquiry” (National Communication Association, n.d.,