communication
Translation
communication, correspondence, message
Examples
Good communication is key to success.
Good communication is key to success.
We received a communication from the director.
We received a communication from the director.
The town has good road and rail communications.
The town has good road and rail communications.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) the act of communicating Good communication is key to success.
((countable)) a message or letter We received a communication from the director.
((plural)) methods of sending information The town has good road and rail communications.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dialogue, correspondence, discourse
Etymology
From Latin 'communicatio', from 'communicare' (to share). The '-ion' suffix denotes an action or state.
Memory Tips
The noun form of 'communicate'. It's the *act* of making things common.