communication Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
    communicating.
    • they could not act without official communication from Moscow
  2. noun something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
  3. noun a connection allowing access between persons or places
    • how many lines of communication can there be among four people?
    • a secret passageway provided communication between the two rooms

WordNet

Com*mu`ni*ca"tion noun
Etymology
L. communicatio.
Definitions
  1. The act or fact of communicating; as, communication of smallpox; communication of a secret.
  2. Intercourse by words, letters, or messages; interchange of thoughts or opinions, by conference or other means; conference; correspondence.
    Argument . . . and friendly communication. Shak.
  3. Association; company.
    Evil communications corrupt manners. 1 Cor. xv. 33.
  4. Means of communicating; means of passing from place to place; a connecting passage; connection.
    The Euxine Sea is conveniently situated for trade, by the communication it has both with Asia and Europe. Arbuthnot.
  5. That which is communicated or imparted; intelligence; news; a verbal or written message.
  6. Participation in the Lord's supper. Bp. Pearson.
  7. (Rhet.) A trope, by which a speaker assumes that his hearer is a partner in his sentiments, and says we, instead of I or you. Beattie. Syn. -- Correspondence; conference; intercourse.

Webster 1913