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