Communication - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn|  American pronunciation of the word communication
Brit.  |kəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word communication

noun

- the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information (syn: communicating)
they could not act without official communication from Moscow
- something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
- 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

Extra examples

He is studying insect communication.

There was a breakdown in communication between members of the group.

Communications is a growing industry.

He majored in communications in college.

Good communication is vital in a large organization.

Radio was the pilot's only means of communication.

There has been a breakdown in communication (=failure).

After the flood all communications with the outside world were broken.

We have had a communication from the local tax inspector.

Communication with the head office has been made easier by the fax.

We have entered into communication with the relevant government department.

There is no communication between the two rooms.

Rapid electronic communication is now a fact.

Modern methods of communication including e-mail and the Internet

Communication between children in the class was not prohibited but was afforded time slots ...

Word forms

noun
singular: communication
plural: communications
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