communication

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of conveying information through speaking, writing, or using some other medium.

  - "Effective communication is key to any successful relationship."
  - "The manager held a meeting to communicate the new company policy."
  - "I will call you to communicate the decision."

• Noun

  The exchange of information between individuals or groups through a common system of symbols, signs, or behaviour.

  - "The use of body language is an important part of non-verbal communication."
  - "Good communication skills are essential in any profession."
  - "The misunderstanding arose due to a lack of communication."

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Pronunciation

1. /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1749751"

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Antonyms

anticommunication

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with communication
communication , education , relation , station , relation , collaboration , cooperation , organization

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Variants

List of all variants of communication that leads to same result
communication , communicational , communications , near field communication , in communication

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Etymology

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The word 'communication' comes from the Latin word 'communis', meaning 'common'. It refers to the sharing or exchanging of information between individuals or groups.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of the word 'communication' was in the 14th century.

2. The longest word that can be spelled using only the letters in the word 'communication' is 'theoreticalcommunication'.

3. The average person spends about 7 hours a day communicating.

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Related Concepts

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1. Non-verbal communication: Refers to the transmission of meaning without the use of words, through body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.

2. Verbal communication: Refers to the transmission of meaning through the use of words, either spoken or written.

3. Effective communication: Refers to the successful exchange of information between individuals or groups, with mutual understanding.

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Quotes

Quotes by authors and personalities

1. Whom else had she to open her heart to? If she did not need counsel, she must need the comfort of "communication".

   - Jane Austen,{it}Mansfield Park{/it},1814

2. This is a secret and confidential "communication" which I am trusting you to answer on the sly.

   - Alexander Woollcott,letter,20 Oct. 1934

3. If the book is good and even if one is reading to oneself, what is happening is a very special sort of social event, a "communication" between writer and reader …

   - Walker Percy,"Another Message In The Bottle",{"source"=>"in {it}Signposts in a Strange Land{/it}", "aqdate"=>"1991"}

4. It's not an oral "communication". It's body language, eye contact, the grinning, the little signals that go on between people.

   - Keith Richards,quoted in {it}Rolling Stone{/it},14-28 July 1994

5. You don't talk to him, he talks at you. You scream and shout at each other, but there's no "communication".

   - Zadie Smith,{it}White Teeth{/it}

6. "Communication" between children in the class was not prohibited but was afforded time slots …

   - Jonathan Kozol,{it}Harper's{/it},September 2005

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Culture

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Communication plays a significant role in various aspects of culture. It is a fundamental element in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. In literature, communication is explored through various genres, including novels, plays, and poetry. In art, communication is expressed through various mediums such as painting, sculpture, and photography. In music, communication is conveyed through lyrics, melody, and rhythm.

How to Memorize "communication"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'communication', visualize the exchange of information between individuals or groups.
   - Imagine a group of people gathered around a table, sharing ideas and information.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'communication' with the idea of sharing or exchanging information.
   - Think of the word 'community' and how it relates to communication.

3. mnemonics
   

   - 'Come' means to come close, 'un' means one, and 'ication' means action. So, 'communication' means the action of coming close to one.

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