communication

communication is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /kʌˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/
• SAMPA: /kV%mjunI"keIS@n/
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Noun

Singular communication

Plural communications

1. (uncountable) Communication is the process of sending and receiving ideas between two or more people.

   Teachers must regularly practice their communication skills to make sure students understand them easily.

2. (countable) Communications are the ways of sending and receiving information.

   The army is setting up a new communications network to improve communication.

   Each time he sent a communication to Bidault it was held up by d'Argenlieu.

Related words

• communicate