(formal communication)

  • 11communication — The process of establishing meaning, found in all social situations, and hence a very wide ranging concern of social scientists generally. Conventionally studied by social psychologists, semiologists, students of mass media , and linguists,… …

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  • 12communication — noun 1 (U) the process by which people exchange information or express their thoughts and feelings: Good communication is vital in a large organization. | means of communication: Radio was the pilot s only means of communication. 2 communications …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 13communication — com|mu|ni|ca|tion W1S2 [kəˌmju:nıˈkeıʃən] n 1.) [U] the process by which people exchange information or express their thoughts and feelings ▪ Good communication is vital in a large organization. ▪ Radio was the pilot s only means of communication …

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  • 14Communication — For the term used in the game of bridge, see Glossary of contract bridge terms # communication. Communication is the activity of conveying meaningful information. Communication requires a sender, a message, and an intended recipient, although the …

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  • 15communication — noun 1 act of communicating ADJECTIVE ▪ clear, effective, good, open ▪ Good communication is important for business. ▪ poor ▪ dir …

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  • 16communication */*/*/ — UK [kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n] / US [kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n] noun Word forms communication : singular communication plural communications 1) a) [uncountable] the process of giving information or of making emotions or ideas known to someone There was a… …

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  • 17communication — com|mu|ni|ca|tion [ kə,mjunı keıʃn ] noun *** 1. ) uncount the process of giving information or of making emotions or ideas known to someone: There was a breakdown in communication. nonverbal communication (=without speaking): One of the most… …

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  • 18Formal fallacy — In philosophy, a formal fallacy or a logical fallacy is a pattern of reasoning which is always wrong. This is due to a flaw in the structure of the argument which renders the argument invalid. A formal fallacy is contrasted with an informal… …

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  • 19formal — adj. 1 very correct/official VERBS ▪ be, seem, sound ▪ become ADVERB ▪ extremely, fairly, very …

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  • 20communication*/*/*/ — [kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n] noun 1) [U] the process of giving or exchanging information or of making emotions or ideas known to someone efforts to improve communication among the staff[/ex] There was a breakdown in communication.[/ex] The two groups are …

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