communication
gb/kəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/kəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃən/
A2
Engelska
~ 1100
Betydelser
0 betydelser
Substantiv
A2
action
1
Exchanging information or ideas
When people give information or ideas to each other by talking, writing, or using other ways.
Användningsmönster:
[someone] has/needs [good/clear] communication with [someone]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'communication' (the process) with 'message' (the specific content).
Synonymer
interaction (Broader term that can include non-informational contact or activity.)
|
conveyance (More formal; emphasizes the act of carrying or transmitting information.)
Antonymer
miscommunication (Failure to share information correctly.)
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silence (Complete absence of spoken or written exchange.)
Ordkombinationer
effective communication
|verbal communication
|nonverbal communication
|communication skills
|open communication
Teman
daily life
|business
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- Good communication is essential for a healthy relationship.
- The teacher encouraged open communication in the classroom.
- Modern technology has made global communication easier than ever.
- Their lack of communication caused many misunderstandings.
Exempel för inlärare
- We have good communication at work.
- Communication is important for a team.
- I use email for communication with my friends.
- Communication helps people understand each other.
Substantiv
technical
B1
entity
2
System for sending information
A way of sending information, often using technology or special methods.
Användningsmönster:
[a/an] [type] communication system/network
Synonymer
transmission system (Technical term used in engineering contexts.)
Antonymer
isolation (Lack of any system for sending information.)
Ordkombinationer
satellite communication
|wireless communication
|digital communication
Teman
technology
|science
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- The company invested in a new communication network.
- Space missions rely on advanced communication systems.
- Mobile phones have revolutionized personal communication.
Exempel för inlärare
- We have a new communication system at school.
- Communication by phone is fast.
- The internet is a modern communication method.
Substantiv
B1
entity
3
Message sent to someone
Something you tell or send to another person to give them information.
Användningsmönster:
to send/receive [a] communication from [someone]
Synonymer
message (Most common everyday term for a unit of information sent.)
Antonymer
withholding (Deliberate act of not sending a message.)
Ordkombinationer
official communication
|written communication
Teman
daily life
|business
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- We received an official communication from the government.
- Her last communication was a short email.
- The letter served as a formal communication of the decision.
Exempel för inlärare
- I got a communication from my boss.
- Please read this communication carefully.
- They sent me a short communication.
Grammatik
Grundform
communication
IPA
GB/kəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/kəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser och betoning
com - mu - nic - a - tion (5 stavelser)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: communication
- Plural: communication, communications
Ordfamilj
Forms
communications
noun
Core family
Related words
communicable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
miscommunication
noun
miscommunicate
verb
uncommunicative
adjective
Uttryck
lines of communication
1/lˈaɪnz əv kəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Channels for exchanging information
Ways that people or groups can talk or write to each other and share information.
Exempel
- We need to keep the lines of communication open during the project.
- The lines of communication broke down during the crisis.
means of communication
1/mˈinz əv kəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Method of sharing information
A way people send or share information with each other.
Exempel
- Email is a common means of communication in business.
- Language is our primary means of communication.
open communication
1/ˈoʊpən kəmjˌunɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Free sharing of thoughts and ideas
When people talk honestly and freely with each other.
Exempel
- Open communication is key to resolving conflicts.
- The manager encourages open communication among staff.