Communication

/kəmˌjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of conveying meanings from one entity or group to another through the use of mutually understood signs, symbols, and rules.

Effective communication is essential for teamwork within an organization.

A means of connection between people or places, in particular.

The communication between the two departments improved after they held joint meetings.

The successful conveying or sharing of ideas and feelings.

Their poor communication led to misunderstandings and conflicts.

A message or information conveyed from one person or entity to another.

Please send me all the communication regarding the project updates.

From Latin 'communicatio', meaning 'sharing, imparting'.

two-way communication

A flow of information in both directions.

nonverbal communication

Communication without words, using body language or gestures.

communication breakdown

A failure in communication, often leading to misunderstandings.

effective communication

The ability to convey information successfully and clearly.

mass communication

The process of disseminating information to a large audience.

inform

To give someone facts or information.

notify

To inform someone about something.

signal

A gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information.

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Send me a comm> about the meeting details.

Talk it out

We need to talk it out to clear up the confusion.