English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun

communication

kuh-myoo-nih-KAY-shuhn
noun
1
The act of sharing or exchanging information, ideas, or feelings.
"Clear communication is essential in any relationship."
"The breakdown in communication led to a lot of confusion."
2
A message sent from one person or group to another.
"The company issued a communication to all shareholders."

How to Use Communication

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of exchanging information — or a specific message that gets sent.

Common pairings
open communication lines of communication communication breakdown

Word Forms

communications plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “communication” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the Gap

Can you complete this real example?

Clear _____ is essential in any relationship.

Etymology

From Latin communicatio ("imparting, sharing"), from communicare ("to make common, to share").

Rhymes for communication

See all rhymes for communication →

People Also Searched

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial