How do you use "communication" in a sentence?

Good communication is essential in any relationship. We received a communication from the head office. The company is investing in new communications technology.

communication

Q: What does "communication" mean?

The exchange of information; a message or letter The word 'communication' refers to the exchange of information, ideas, or feelings, or the means by which this is done. 'Communications' (plural) often refers to technology systems (telecommunications). 'Communication skills' are valued in workplaces. 'Breakdown in communication' means failure to share information.

Vocabulary Word BritishAmerican ★★★★★ Very Common Neutral

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Meaning: The exchange of information; a message or letter

沟通，通讯，交流

comunicación

コミュニケーション、通信、伝達

의사소통, 통신, 전달

The word 'communication' refers to the exchange of information, ideas, or feelings, or the means by which this is done. 'Communications' (plural) often refers to technology systems (telecommunications). 'Communication skills' are valued in workplaces. 'Breakdown in communication' means failure to share information.

「communication」是指信息、想法或感受的交流，或实现这一目的的手段。复数形式「communications」通常指技术系统（电信）。「communication skills」在职场中很受重视。「breakdown in communication」意味着信息共享失败。

La palabra «communication» se refiere al intercambio de información, ideas o sentimientos, o los medios por los que se realiza. «Communications» (plural) a menudo se refiere a sistemas tecnológicos (telecomunicaciones). Las «communication skills» se valoran en los lugares de trabajo. «Breakdown in communication» significa fallo en compartir información.

「communication」は情報、アイデア、または感情の交換、またはこれを行う手段を指します。複数形の「communications」は技術システム（電気通信）を指すことが多いです。「communication skills」は職場で重視されます。「breakdown in communication」は情報共有の失敗を意味します。

'communication'이라는 단어는 정보, 생각, 감정의 교환 또는 이를 위한 수단을 의미합니다. 'Communications'(복수형)는 주로 통신 시스템(원거리 통신)을 가리킵니다. 'Communication skills'(의사소통 능력)은 직장에서 중요시됩니다. 'Breakdown in communication'은 정보 공유의 실패를 의미합니다.

Examples

Good communication is essential in any relationship.
良好的沟通对任何关系都至关重要。
La buena comunicación es esencial en cualquier relación.
良いコミュニケーションはどんな関係にも不可欠です。
원활한 의사소통은 모든 관계에서 필수적입니다.
We received a communication from the head office.
我们收到了总部的通知。
Recibimos una comunicación de la oficina central.
本社から連絡を受けました。
본사로부터 연락을 받았습니다.
The company is investing in new communications technology.
公司正在投资新的通信技术。
La empresa está invirtiendo en nueva tecnología de comunicaciones.
会社は新しい通信技術に投資しています。
회사는 새로운 통신 기술에 투자하고 있습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'comunicacion', from Latin 'communicatio' meaning 'a sharing', from 'communicare' (to share, to make common), from 'communis' (common). Related to 'community', 'common', and 'commune'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal