noun
communications
kuh-myoo-nih-KAY-shuhnz
noun
1
The technology and systems used to transmit information, such as phone, internet, or broadcast networks.
"A storm knocked out communications across the region."
2
The public relations or messaging function of an organization.
"She works in corporate communications for a large bank."
How to Use Communications
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the systems used to send information (phone lines, networks) or the department that manages an organization's public messaging.
Common pairings
communications network
communications team
corporate communications
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Rhymes for communications
Ions
Onions
regions
stations
Billions
questions
divisions
directions
operations
connections
proportions
salutations
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