Communications
/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz/
Definitions
The process or act of conveying information, ideas, or feelings through language or other means.
/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz/
The process of conveying information.
The company's internal communications were poor, leading to confusion.
💡 Simply: Communications is like sending messages—it's how we share thoughts and feelings with others. It can be talking, writing, texting, or even body language!
👶 For kids: Talking, writing, or drawing to share something with someone.
More Examples
Improved communications between departments increased productivity.
How It's Used
"Effective communications are crucial for a successful business."
"Modern communications technology has revolutionized how we connect."
Idioms & expressions
open communication
Free and frank exchange of information.
"We encourage open communication within our team."
From Middle French *communications, from Latin communicatio, from communicare 'to share, impart'.
The word 'communications' gained prominence with the development of advanced technologies for information exchange.
Memory tip
Think 'com' (together) + 'municate' (to share) + 'tions' (actions).
Word Origin
"to share, impart"