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- [kuh-myoo-ni-key-shuh n]
- /kəˌmyu nɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
- /kə.ˌmjuː.nɪˈk.eɪʃ.n̩z/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-myoo-ni-key-shuh n]
- /kəˌmyu nɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of communications word
- noun plural communications the ways in which human beings communicate 3
- noun plural communications the system of routes and facilities by which forces, supplies, etc, are moved up to or within an area of operations 2
- noun plural communications (as modifier) 2
- noun communications the act or process of communicating; fact of being communicated. 1
- noun communications the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs. 1
- noun communications something imparted, interchanged, or transmitted. 1
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Origin of communications
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; Middle English communicacioun < Middle French < Latin commūnicātiōn- (stem of commūnicātiō), equivalent to commūnicāt(us) (see communicate) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Communications
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
communications popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
communications usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for communications
noun communications
- publicity — extensive mention in the news media or by word of mouth or other means of communication.
- means — to have in mind as one's purpose or intention; intend: I meant to compliment you on your work. Synonyms: contemplate.
- media — an ancient country in W Asia, S of the Caspian Sea, corresponding generally to NW Iran. Capital: Ecbatana.
- travel — to go from one place to another, as by car, train, plane, or ship; take a trip; journey: to travel for pleasure.
- route — a course, way, or road for passage or travel: What's the shortest route to Boston?
Antonyms for communications
noun communications
- covers — coversed sine
- miscommunications — Plural form of miscommunication.
Top questions with communications
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