biology) The transfer of information from one molecule, cell, or organism to another, as by chemical or electrical signals or by behaviors.
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Close, sympathetic relationship.
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The exchange, imparting, or transmission of ideas, information, opinions, or thoughts, transmitted electronically or by gestures, speech, or writing.
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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.
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A message so exchanged, imparted, or transmitted.
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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.
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An instance of information transfer; a conversation or discourse.
The professors' communications consisted of lively discussions via email.
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A communication made, whether or not during course of a confidential relationship, that is legally protected from involuntary disclosure and may be withheld from evidence. See also privilege.
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A passageway or opening between two locations; connection.
A round archway at the far end of the hallway provided communication to the main chamber.
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(biology) The transfer of information from one molecule, cell, or organism to another, as by chemical or electrical signals or by behaviors.
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Something communicated; a message.
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A means of communicating, especially:
A system, such as mail, telephone, or television, for sending and receiving messages.
A network of routes for sending messages and transporting troops and supplies.
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A communication made during the course of a confidential relationship that is legally protected from involuntary disclosure and may be withheld from evidence. See also privilege.
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The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.
Communication of smallpox.
Communication of a secret.
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A message; the essential data transferred in an act of communication.
Surveillance was accomplished by means of intercepting the spies' communications.
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(anatomy) A connection between two tissues, organs, or cavities.
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Participation in the Lord's supper.
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(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".