communication

中文： 通信、沟通、交流、讯息

1. The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission. (countable, uncountable) · communication of smallpox· communication of a secret
2. The concept or state of exchanging data or information between entities. (uncountable) · Some say that communication is a necessary prerequisite for sentience; others say that it is a result thereof.· The node had established communication with the network, but had as yet sent no data.
3. A message; the essential data transferred in an act of communication. (countable, uncountable) · Surveillance was accomplished by means of intercepting the spies' communications.
4. The body of all data transferred to one or both parties during an act of communication. (countable, uncountable) · The subpoena required that the company document their communication with the plaintiff.
5. An instance of information transfer; a conversation or discourse. (countable, uncountable) · The professors' communications consisted of lively discussions via email.
6. A passageway or opening between two locations; connection. (countable, uncountable) · A round archway at the far end of the hallway provided communication to the main chamber.
7. A connection between two tissues, organs, or cavities. (countable, uncountable)
8. Participation in Holy Communion. (countable, uncountable)

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