communication

Everyday

1. Communication is sharing information, ideas or feelings by talking, writing, signs or other ways. tree →
2. A communication is a message or letter (formal). tree →
3. Communications are systems for sending information, such as phones, radio and the internet. tree →

In the lessons

In school, good communication means listening, speaking clearly and taking turns. In science and technology, communication covers telephones, satellites and the internet. In animals, communication includes bee dances and whale songs. In safety, knowing how to communicate in an emergency (calling 999, 911, 000 or 111) matters. Phrases: lines of communication, means of communication, communication skills.

Examples

• Good communication helps a team win. tree →
• Bees use dances for communication. tree →
• The storm cut off all communication with the island. tree →
• Sign language is a form of communication. tree →
• We received a communication from the school. tree →
• Satellites help communication around the world. tree →
• But what compensation did he get for having been imprisoned a whole year, and shut out from all communication with his fellow creatures? tree →

Note

Spelling: com-mu-ni-ca-tion, double «m». Verb «communicate». Emergency numbers: 999 (UK), 911 (USA, Canada), 000 (Australia), 111 (New Zealand), 112 or 999 (Ireland).

In Jewish tradition

In school, good communication means listening, speaking clearly and taking turns. In science and technology, communication covers telephones, satellites and the internet. In animals, communication includes bee dances and whale songs. In safety, knowing how to communicate in an emergency (calling 999, 911, 000 or 111) matters. Phrases: lines of communication, means of communication, communication skills.

Examples

• And Abner had communication with the elders of Israel, saying: 'In times past ye sought for David to be king over you; (Prophets 2SA.3.17, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Spelling: com-mu-ni-ca-tion, double «m». Verb «communicate». Emergency numbers: 999 (UK), 911 (USA, Canada), 000 (Australia), 111 (New Zealand), 112 or 999 (Ireland).