Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Communication has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
"they could not act without official communication from Moscow"
something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups
"The manager held a meeting to clarify their communication regarding the new project deadlines."
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"
The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.
"The sudden failure of communication left us stranded for hours without any news from home."
In plain English: Communication is the act of sharing ideas and information with others so they can understand you.
"Effective communication is key to building strong relationships with friends and family."
Usage: Use "communication" to refer to the general process of exchanging information or the specific message being sent, such as in "effective communication between teams." Avoid using it as a verb, which is incorrect in standard English.
The word communication entered English in the Middle Ages via Old French and Latin as a term for "discussion" or "association." It ultimately derives from the Latin verb communicare, meaning "to share" or "to impart," reflecting its core sense of exchanging information with others.