American English
/kʰm̩ˌju.nəˈkʰeɪ.ʃn̩/
5 syllables · Stress the fourth syllable.
The act of sharing information, ideas, or feelings with another person or group.
The strongest beat in “communication” is on the “ca” syllable: /kʰm̩ˌju.nəˈkʰeɪ.ʃn̩/. The first and last syllables are very short.
The act of sharing information, ideas, or feelings with another person or group.
Good communication is important in a team.
We need better communication between our offices.
effective communication · communication skills
communication between someone and someone
communication with someone
A message or piece of information sent to someone, especially in an official context.
We received a communication from the bank.
The company sent an official communication to its staff.
This meaning is more formal than message.
official communication
a communication from someone
receive a communication from someone
A method or system used to send information, such as by phone, email, radio, or the internet.
Email is our main form of communication.
The storm damaged the island's communications.
communication system
communication by phone
a communication system for something
Sharing information without using words, for example through gestures or facial expressions.
Facial expressions are part of nonverbal communication.
A way of sending or sharing information.
Texting is a quick means of communication.
Communications often means systems or technology used to send information, as in communications technology.