Communications are the systems and processes that are used to communicate or broadcast information,especially by means of electricity or radio waves.
...a communications satellite.
...communications equipment.
2. countable noun
A communication is a message.
[formal]
The ambassador has brought with him a communication from the President. [+ from]
Synonyms: message, news, report, word More Synonyms of communication
3. See also communicate
More Synonyms of communication
communication in British English
(kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act or an instance of communicating; the imparting or exchange of information, ideas, or feelings
2.
something communicated, such as a message, letter, or telephone call
3.
a. (usually plural; sometimes functioning as singular)
the study of ways in which human beings communicate, including speech, gesture, telecommunication systems, publishing and broadcasting media, etc
b.
(as modifier)
communication theory
4.
a connecting route, passage, or link
5. (plural) military
the system of routes and facilities by which forces, supplies, etc, are moved up to or within an area of operations
communication in American English
(kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act of transmitting
2.
a.
a giving or exchanging of information, signals, or messages as by talk, gestures, or writing
b.
the information, signals, or message
3.
close, sympathetic relationship
4.
a means of communicating
; specif.,
a. [pl.]
a system for sending and receiving messages, as by telephone, telegraph, radio, etc.
b. [pl.]
a system as of routes for moving troops and materiel
c.
a passage or way for getting from one place to another
5. [often pl., with sing. v.]
a.
the art of expressing ideas, esp. in speech and writing
b.
the science of transmitting information, esp. in symbols
Examples of 'communication' in a sentence
communication
Clearly she thought threats were as pleasant a form of communication as I did.
Val McDermid DEAD BEAT (2002)
Two years of literal silence, their only communication irregular flurries of e-mail.
Val McDermid THE LAST TEMPTATION (2002)
This evening, more than ever, she was glad their line of communication was open.
Val McDermid THE LAST TEMPTATION (2002)
They'll know more than we do..." "No communication there either, sir, we were just trying.
Patrick Robinson NIMITZ CLASS (2002)
In other languages
communication
British English: communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ NOUN
Communication is the act of sharing or exchanging information with someone, for example by speaking, writing, or sending radio signals.
She has no means of communication.
American English: communication
Arabic: اِتِصَال
Brazilian Portuguese: comunicação
Chinese: 沟通
Croatian: komunikacija
Czech: komunikace
Danish: kommunikation
Dutch: communicatie
European Spanish: comunicación
Finnish: viestintä
French: communication
German: Kommunikation
Greek: επικοινωνία
Italian: comunicazione
Japanese: コミュニケーション
Korean: 의사소통
Norwegian: kommunikasjon
Polish: komunikacja
European Portuguese: comunicação
Romanian: comunicare
Russian: общение
Latin American Spanish: comunicación
Swedish: kommunikation
Thai: การติดต่อสื่อสาร
Turkish: iletişim
Ukrainian: спілкування
Vietnamese: sự truyền đạt
All related terms of 'communication'
communication cord
a cord or chain in a train which may be pulled by a passenger to stop the train in an emergency
communication gap
a lack of communication
communication line
a line carrying communications
communication channels
the ways in which people communicate
communication science
the study of ways in which human beings communicate , including speech, gesture , telecommunication systems, publishing and broadcasting media , etc
communication skills
the ability to convey information and ideas effectively
communication breakdown
a lack of communication ; a failure to exchange information
communication interface
an electronic circuit , usually designed to a specific standard, that enables one machine to telecommunicate with another machine
line of communication
a means by which information may be transmitted from one person to another
nonverbal communication
those aspects of communication , such as gestures and facial expressions, that do not involve verbal communication but which may include nonverbal aspects of speech itself ( accent , tone of voice , speed of speaking, etc)
privileged communication
a communication that one cannot legally be compelled to divulge , as that to a lawyer from a client
Chinese translation of 'communication'
communication
(kəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən)
n
(u)交流 (jiāoliú)
(c) (frm, = message) 信息 (xìnxī) (条(條), tiáo)
Derived Forms
communicationsn pl通讯(訊) (tōngxùn)
1 (noun)
Definition
the exchange of information, ideas, or feelings
The problem is a lack of real communication between you.
Synonyms
contact
Opposition leaders are denying any contact with the government.
conversation
Our telephone conversation lasted an hour and a half.
correspondence
The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
intercourse (formal)
There was social intercourse between the old and the young.
link
They hope to cement close links with Moscow.
relations
connection
I no longer have any connection with my ex-husband's family.
2 (noun)
Definition
the exchange of information, ideas, or feelings
Treatment involves the communication of information.
Synonyms
passing on
spread
The greatest hope for reform is the gradual spread of information.
circulation
measures inhibiting the circulation of useful information
transmission
the transmission of knowledge and skills
disclosure
imparting
dissemination
the dissemination of scientific ideas
conveyance
the conveyance of bicycles on local trains
3 (noun)
Definition
something communicated, such as a message
The ambassador has brought a communication from the President.
Synonyms
message
Would you like to leave a message?
news
They still haven't had any news about the survivors.
report
Press reports vary dramatically.
word
There is no word from the authorities on the reported attack.
information
They refused to give us any information about her.
statement
He now disowns that statement, saying he was depressed when he made it.
intelligence
a senior officer involved in gathering intelligence
announcement
There has been no formal announcement by either government.
disclosure
dispatch
this dispatch from our West Africa correspondent
email or e-mail
text
(plural noun)
Definition
means of travelling or sending messages
Violent rain has caused flooding and cut communications between neighbouring towns.
Synonyms
connections
travel
links
transport
routes
Additional synonyms
in the sense of announcement
There has been no formal announcement by either government.
Synonyms
statement,
communication,
broadcast,
explanation,
publication,
declaration,
advertisement,
testimony,
disclosure,
bulletin,
communiqué,
proclamation,
utterance,
intimation,
promulgation,
divulgence
in the sense of circulation
Definition
the distribution of newspapers or magazines
measures inhibiting the circulation of useful information
Synonyms
spread,
distribution,
transmission,
dissemination
in the sense of connection
I no longer have any connection with my ex-husband's family.