communication system

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Noun	1.	communication system - a system for communicating ground control - a communication system for sending continuous radio messages to an airplane pilot who is making a ground-controlled approach to landingintercom, intercommunication system - a communication system linking different rooms within a building or ship etcP.A., P.A. system, PA system, public address system, PA - an electronic amplification system used as a communication system in public areasradio, wireless - a communication system based on broadcasting electromagnetic wavesradio link, link - a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication networksystem - instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity; "he bought a new stereo system"; "the system consists of a motor and a small computer"telecom equipment, telecom system, telecommunication equipment, telecommunication system - a communication system for communicating at a distancephone system, telephone system - a communication system that transmits sound between distant points
	2.	communication system - facility consisting of the physical plants and equipment for disseminating informationcommunication equipmentbooster amplifier, booster station, relay link, relay station, relay transmitter, booster - an amplifier for restoring the strength of a transmitted signalcommunications satellite - an artificial satellite that relays signals back to earth; moves in a geostationary orbitfacility, installation - a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry; "the assembly plant is an enormous facility"fiber-optic transmission system, fibre-optic transmission system, FOTS - a communication system using fiber optic cablesinfrastructure, base - the stock of basic facilities and capital equipment needed for the functioning of a country or area; "the industrial base of Japan"network - (broadcasting) a communication system consisting of a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programs; "the networks compete to broadcast important sports events"radio station - station for the production and transmission of AM or FM radio broadcastsset - any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals; "the early sets ran on storage batteries"television station, TV station - station for the production and transmission of television broadcasts