Communicating
/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
To convey information, feelings, or ideas to another person or group.
/kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪtɪŋ/
Sharing or exchanging information, ideas, or feelings.
He communicated his ideas clearly and concisely.
💡 Simply: It's like sharing secrets with your friends, but with words or actions. If you're communicating well, everyone understands you. For example, you communicate with your teacher by raising your hand and answering questions.
👶 For kids: Talking or showing someone something so they understand.
More Examples
We need to communicate more effectively as a team.
How It's Used
"She was communicating her concerns to her boss."
"Effective communication is crucial for a successful team."
Idioms & expressions
get your message across
To successfully communicate your ideas or information.
"He tried hard to get his message across to the audience."
From Middle English *comuniquen, from Old French comuniquer, from Latin communicāre, from communis "common". The word's development reflects the evolution of the concept of sharing information and ideas.
The word's usage has expanded over time, moving beyond simply sharing information to encompass conveying emotions and building relationships.
Memory tip
Think of 'common' - communication makes things common knowledge.
Word Origin
"to make common"