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Word communication
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn / NAmE / kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn /
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  • speech is the fastest method of communication between people.
  • all channels of communication need to be kept open.
  • doctors do not always have good communication skills.
  • non-verbal communication
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communication

(noun)BrE / kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn / NAmE / kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn /
  1. the activity or process of expressing ideas and feelings or of giving people information
    • Speech is the fastest method of communication between people.
    • All channels of communication need to be kept open.
    • Doctors do not always have good communication skills.
    • non-verbal communication
    • We are in regular communication by email.
  2. methods of sending information, especially telephones, radio, computers, etc. or roads and railways
    • compare comms
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/comms
    • communication systems/links/technology
    • The new airport will improve communications between the islands.
    • Snow has prevented communication with the outside world for three days.
  3. a message, letter or telephone call
    • a communication from the leader of the party

    Extra Examples

    • Good communication is important for business.
    • He received an official communication about the reorganization of the Ministry.
    • I haven’t had any communication with him for several years.
    • Letters are their only means of communication.
    • Paris has good rail communications with other major cities.
    • They tried to disrupt communications between the two headquarters.
    • We are in regular communication with the kidnappers.
    • We need better communication with clients.
    • a communication from the officer to the general
    • communication by letter
    • measures which prevented communication with the outside world
    • to establish direct communication between the lookout towers
    • to keep open the channels of communication
    • Doctors do not always have good communication skills.
    • If you no longer wish to receive communications from us, follow the instructions at the bottom of the email.
    • non-verbal communication such as gestures or facial expressions

    Word Origin

    • late Middle English: from Old French comunicacion, from Latin communicatio(n-), from the verb communicare ‘to share’, from communis ‘common’.
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