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Telecommunication and Communication Definitions

Telecommunication

Often telecommunications(used with sing. verb) The science and technology of communication at a distance by transmission of electrical impulses, electromagnetic waves, or optical pulses, as by telephone, radio, television, or computer network
Telecommunications is an important area of professional growth.

Communication

The act of communicating; transmission.

Telecommunication

Often telecommunications(used with a pl. verb) The systems used in transmitting such messages
Telecommunications were disrupted by the brownout.

Communication

The exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior.

Telecommunication

A message so transmitted.

Communication

Interpersonal rapport.
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Telecommunication

(uncountable) The science and technology of the communication of messages over a distance using electric, electronic or electromagnetic impulses.

Communication

The art and technique of using words effectively to impart information or ideas.

Telecommunication

(countable) A message so transmitted.

Communication

The field of study concerned with the transmission of information by various means, such as print or broadcasting.

Telecommunication

(in the plural) Systems used in transmitting such signals.

Communication

Any of various professions involved with the transmission of information, such as advertising, broadcasting, or journalism.
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Telecommunication

(often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically

Communication

Something communicated; a message.

Telecommunication

(often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance

Communication

A system, such as mail, telephone, or television, for sending and receiving messages.

Communication

A network of routes for sending messages and transporting troops and supplies.

Communication

Communications The technology employed in transmitting messages.
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Communication

(Biology) The transfer of information from one molecule, cell, or organism to another, as by chemical or electrical signals or by behaviors.

Communication

An opening or connecting passage between two structures.

Communication

A joining or connecting of solid fibrous structures, such as tendons and nerves.

Communication

The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.
Communication of smallpox
Communication of a secret

Communication

(uncountable) The concept or state of exchanging data or information between entities.
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.

Communication

A message; the essential data transferred in an act of communication.
Surveillance was accomplished by means of intercepting the spies' communications.

Communication

The body of all data transferred to one or both parties during an act of communication.
The subpoena required that the company document their communication with the plaintiff.

Communication

An instance of information transfer; a conversation or discourse.
The professors' communications consisted of lively discussions via email.

Communication

A passageway or opening between two locations; connection.
A round archway at the far end of the hallway provided communication to the main chamber.

Communication

(anatomy) A connection between two tissues, organs, or cavities.

Communication

(obsolete) Association; company.

Communication

Participation in Holy Communion.

Communication

(rhetoric) A trope by which a speaker assumes that his hearer is a partner in his sentiments, and says "we" instead of "I" or "you".

Communication

The act or fact of communicating; as, communication of smallpox; communication of a secret.

Communication

Intercourse by words, letters, or messages; interchange of thoughts or opinions, by conference or other means; conference; correspondence.
Argument . . . and friendly communication.

Communication

Association; company.
Evil communications corrupt good manners.

Communication

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.

Communication

That which is communicated or imparted; intelligence; news; a verbal or written message.

Communication

Participation in the Lord's supper.

Communication

A trope, by which a speaker assumes that his hearer is a partner in his sentiments, and says we, instead of I or you.

Communication

The activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information;
They could not act without official communication from Moscow

Communication

Something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups

Communication

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

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