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I'm a very physical person. I'm very tactile. I wrestled in college, so a lot of my communication with the world comes through physicality - what I take in and what I put out there.
Gbenga Akinnagbe

Meaning of "communication" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COMMUNICATION

communication  [kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COMMUNICATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Communication is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COMMUNICATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

communication

Communication

Communication is the activity of conveying information through the exchange of ideas, feelings, intentions, attitudes, expectations, perceptions or commands, as by speech, gestures, writings, behaviour and possibly by other means such as electromagnetic, chemical or physical phenomena. It is the meaningful exchange of information between two or more participants. Communication requires a sender, a message, a medium and a recipient, although the receiver does not have to be present or aware of the sender's intent to communicate at the time of communication; thus communication can occur across vast distances in time and space. Communication requires that the communicating parties share an area of communicative commonality. The communication process is complete once the receiver understands the sender's message. Communicating with others involves three primary steps: ▪ Thought: First, information exists in the mind of the sender. This can be a concept, idea, information, or feeling. ▪ Encoding: Next, a message is sent to a receiver in words or other symbols.

Definition of communication in the English dictionary

The first definition of communication in the dictionary is the act or an instance of communicating; the imparting or exchange of information, ideas, or feelings. Other definition of communication is something communicated, such as a message, letter, or telephone call. Communication is also the study of ways in which human beings communicate, including speech, gesture, telecommunication systems, publishing and broadcasting media, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COMMUNICATION


allocation
ˌæləˈkeɪʃən
application
ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən
authentication
ɔːˌθentɪˈkeɪʃən
certification
ˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
classification
ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
dedication
ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən
education
ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃən
identification
aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
indication
ˌɪndɪˈkeɪʃən
location
ləʊˈkeɪʃən
medication
ˌmɛdɪˈkeɪʃən
modification
ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
notification
ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
publication
ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən
qualification
ˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
relocation
ˌriːləʊˈkeɪʃən
specification
ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
syndication
ˌsɪndɪˈkeɪʃən
vacation
vəˈkeɪʃən
verification
ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COMMUNICATION

communicate
communicatee
communicating
communication breakdown
communication channels
communication cord
communication gap
communication interface
communication line
communication science
communication skills
communicational
communications
communications network
communications satellite
communications zone
communicative
communicatively
communicativeness
communicator

WORDS THAT END LIKE COMMUNICATION

accreditation
action
administration
animation
association
citation
combination
confirmation
conversation
corporation
creation
decoration
destination
documentation
duration
evaluation
excitation
federation
formation
foundation
generation

Synonyms and antonyms of communication in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «COMMUNICATION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «communication» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of communication

Translation of «communication» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COMMUNICATION

Find out the translation of communication to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of communication from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «communication» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

沟通
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

comunicación
570 millions of speakers

English

communication
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

संचार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اِتِصَال
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

общение
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

comunicação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

যোগাযোগ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

communication
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Komunikasi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kommunikation
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コミュニケーション
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

의사소통
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Komunikasi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự truyền đạt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தொடர்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दळणवळण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

iletişim
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

comunicazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

komunikacja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

спілкування
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

comunicare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επικοινωνία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kommunikasie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kommunikation
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kommunikasjon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of communication

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COMMUNICATION»

The term «communication» is very widely used and occupies the 2.484 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COMMUNICATION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «communication» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «communication» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about communication

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10 QUOTES WITH «COMMUNICATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word communication.
1
Gbenga Akinnagbe
I'm a very physical person. I'm very tactile. I wrestled in college, so a lot of my communication with the world comes through physicality - what I take in and what I put out there.
2
Timothy Garton Ash
That said, the question remains: how to strike the balance between free speech and mutual respect in this mixed-up world, both blessed and cursed with instant communication? We should not fight fire with fire, threats with threats.
3
Faith Baldwin
Sometimes there is a greater lack of communication in facile talking than in silence.
4
Dave Barry
The Internet is the most important single development in the history of human communication since the invention of call waiting.
5
Tony Bates
Microsoft is committed to the ubiquity of the Skype experience - communication across every device and every platform will remain a primary focus.
6
David A. Bednar
Revelation is communication from God to His children on the earth and one of the great blessings associated with the gift and constant companionship of the Holy Ghost.
7
Preet Bharara
Significant officials at publicly traded companies are casually and cavalierly engaged in insider trading. Because insider trading has as one of its elements communication, it doesn't take rocket science to realize it's nice to have the communication on tape.
8
Derek Blasberg
I use a Blackberry. I'm so behind on mobile communication technology, I think a smartwatch may be too far a leap.
9
Nicolas Cage
I use technology for communication, but I don't have a Blackberry or an iPhone. I use an outdated cell phone, but I'm fine with it.
10
Billy Childish
People could live very happily without the Turner Prize, but they could not live without real communication and emotion.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COMMUNICATION»

Discover the use of communication in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to communication and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing ...
Over the past 35 years, Marshall Rosenberg has done just that, peacefully resolving conflicts in families, schools, businesses, and governments in 30 countries on 5 continents.
Marshall Rosenberg, 2003
2
The Bias of Communication
First published in 1951, this masterful collection of essays explores the relationship between a society's communication media and that community's ability to maintain control over its development.
Harold Adams Innis, 2008
3
Fundamentals of Wireless Communication
An abundant supply of exercises and figures reinforce the material in the text. This book is intended for use on graduate courses in electrical and computer engineering and will also be of great interest to practising engineers.
David Tse, Pramod Viswanath, 2005
4
Acoustic Communication
Establishes a model for understanding all acoustic and aural experiences in both traditional and radically altered forms.
Barry Truax, 2001
5
Contemporary Business Communication
The text provides ample opportunity for students to practice their oral and written skills, and includes strategies for using email, voicemail, the Internet, and other innovations in communication technology.
Scot Ober, 2007
6
Communication as Culture: Essays on Media and Society
- Cast/Communication Booknotes These essays encompass much more than a critique of an academic discipline.
James W. Carey, 1989
7
McQuail's Mass Communication Theory
" - Mark Deuze, Indiana University and Leiden University "This is a unique work tested by time and generations of students around the world - North, South, East and West.
Denis McQuail, 2010
8
Essentials of Business Communication
The Ninth Edition of this award-winning text features increased coverage of electronic messages and digital media, redesigned and updated model documents to introduce students to the latest business communication practices, and extensively ...
Mary Ellen Guffey, Dana Loewy, 2012
9
Real Communication: An Introduction
Whether you want a traditional paperback, an e-Book — online or downloadable to a device — a looseleaf edition, or the book within the new HumanCommClass, Real Communication has an option for you. Read the preface.
Dan O'Hair, Mary Wiemann, 2011
10
An Introduction to Communication Studies
Beginner students majoring in Communication Studies, as well as those studying towards various degrees or qualifications where communication is a prerequisite will find this book useful.
Sheila Steinberg, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COMMUNICATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term communication is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Reddit revolt: Ellen Pao's leadership, communication under fire
The blowback, some experts said, is the result of Pao's poor communication with the Reddit community and her tendency to stay quiet, even ... «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
2
First on FCN: JSO says new app designed to improve communication
JSO says the goal behind an app launched Tuesday is to improve communication between JSO and people all across the city. The app, called ... «First Coast News, Jul 15»
3
Better resources and communication are needed against bird flu …
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry met Tuesday to discuss avian influenza's devastating effects on poultry flocks ... «Kansas City Star, Jul 15»
4
NTT Adopts Vmoso for Communication Efficiency
NTT's adoption of Vmoso's rich set of business features delivers the communication and collaboration capabilities that enterprise users demand ... «Nasdaq, Jul 15»
5
Battling crises, BJP to tone up its communication strategy
Battling a series of crisis, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has moved to tone up its communication strategy by setting up first of its kind 'media ... «Financial Express, Jul 15»
6
New Lockheed Martin Center Improves Satellite Sensing and …
DENVER, July 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- A new development center will advance satellite sensing and communication technologies, broadly known as Radio ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
7
Communication talk group facilitates emergency calls
Communication talk group facilitates emergency calls. Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015 | Marcel Clarke. Communication talk group facilitates emergency calls ... «KFOX El Paso, Jul 15»
8
Haute 100 SF: Mark Zuckerberg Predicts We're Closer to Telepathic …
In a recent townhall Q&A, Mark Zuckerberg predicted people will soon be able to interact using telepathic communication. In response to a ... «Haute Living, Jul 15»
9
EyeControl offers ALS sufferers portable eye-tracking …
According to EyeControl, only 30 percent of ALS sufferers are able to afford the current communication solutions out there, which run into ... «Gizmag, Jul 15»
10
Communication needed when cultures clash
“Engagement of another party will prove to have positive results only if the party being engaged in conversation is willing to accept the ... «Southernminn.com, Jul 15»

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