communication

Universal Words noun 1 [U] the activity or process of expressing ideas and feelings or of giving people information: Speech is the fastest method of communication between people. * All channels of communication need to be kept open. * Doctors do not always have good communication skills. * non-verbal communication * We are in regular communication by letter. 2 [U] (also communications [pl.]) methods of sending information, especially telephones, radio, computers, etc. or roads and railways: communication systems / links / technology * The new airport will improve communications between the islands. * Snow has prevented communication with the outside world for three days. 3 [C] (formal) a message, letter or telephone call: a communication from the leader of the party