Definition of communicating
Nouns
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
- Synonyms:
- communication
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transmission
communication by means of transmitted signals
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conveyance, impartation, imparting
the transmission of information
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airing, dissemination, public exposure, spreading
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
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channel, transmission channel
a path over which electrical signals can pass
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channels
official routes of communication
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mass medium, medium
(usually plural) transmissions that are disseminated widely to the public
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multimedia, multimedia system
transmission that combine media of communication (text and graphics and sound etc.)
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electronic communication
communication by computer
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fiber optics, fiberoptics, fibre optics, fibreoptics
the transmission of light signals via glass fibers
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modulation
(electronics) the transmission of a signal by using it to vary a carrier wave; changing the carrier's amplitude or frequency or phase
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uplink
a transmission from Earth to a spacecraft or the path of such a transmission
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interrogation
a transmission that will trigger an answering transmission from a transponder
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intercommunication
mutual communication; communication with each other
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intercourse, social intercourse
communication between individuals
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medium
an intervening substance through which signals can travel as a means for communication
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aether, ether
a medium that was once supposed to fill all space and to support the propagation of electromagnetic waves
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air, airwave
medium for radio and television broadcasting
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channel, communication channel, line
(often plural) a means of communication or access
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back channel
an alternative to the regular channels of communication that is used when agreements must be made secretly (especially in diplomacy or government)
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lens
(metaphor) a channel through which something can be seen or understood
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contact, inter-group communication, liaison, link
a channel for communication between groups
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line of gab, patter, spiel
plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
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mail, mail service, post, postal service
the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office
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airmail, airpost
a system of conveying mail by aircraft
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snail mail
any mail that is physically delivered by the postal service
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RFD, rural free delivery
free government delivery of mail in outlying country areas
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dramatic art, dramatics, dramaturgy, theater, theatre
the art of writing and producing plays
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stage
the theater as a profession (usually `the stage')
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discourse, discussion, treatment
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
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detail
extended treatment of particulars
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dilation
a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic
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consideration
a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting)
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talk
discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of')
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elaboration, enlargement, expansion
a discussion that provides additional information
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exhortation
a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action
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expression, verbal expression, verbalism
the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
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articulation, voice
expressing in coherent verbal form
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cold turkey
a blunt expression of views
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congratulation, felicitation
(usually plural) an expression of pleasure at the success or good fortune of another
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exam, examination, test
a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
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bar exam, bar examination
an examination conducted at regular intervals to determine whether a candidate is qualified to practice law in a given jurisdiction
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comp, comprehensive, comprehensive examination
an intensive examination testing a student's proficiency in some special field of knowledge
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entrance exam, entrance examination
examination to determine a candidate's preparation for a course of studies
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final, final exam, final examination
an examination administered at the end of an academic term
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litmus test
a test that relies on a single indicator
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midterm, midterm exam, midterm examination
an examination administered in the middle of an academic term
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oral, oral exam, oral examination, viva, viva voce
an examination conducted by spoken communication
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prelim, preliminary exam, preliminary examination
an examination taken by graduate students to determine their fitness to continue
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quiz
an examination consisting of a few short questions
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exam paper, examination paper, question sheet, test paper
a written examination
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tripos
final honors degree examinations at Cambridge University
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persuasion, suasion
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
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line
persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress
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arm-twisting
persuasion by the use of direct personal pressure
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bell ringing, canvassing, electioneering
persuasion of voters in a political campaign
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exhortation, incitement
the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion
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proselytism
the practice of proselytizing
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sloganeering
persuasion by means of empty slogans
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prompting, suggestion
persuasion formulated as a suggestion
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artillery, weapon
a means of persuading or arguing
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dissuasion
persuading not to do or believe something; talking someone out of a belief or an intended course of action
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expostulation, objection, remonstrance, remonstration
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
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contact, touch
a communicative interaction
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traffic
the amount of activity over a communication system during a given period of time
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act, deed, human action, human activity
something that people do or cause to happen
Vocabulary Lists for communicating
Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" Chapters 8-15 »(708 words)
Vocabulary study list for Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The...
- premeditate
- symbolising
- abase
- discern
- endue
Charles Dickens' "David Copperfield" Chapters 1-7 »(488 words)
Vocabulary study list for Charles Dickens' "David...
- sweetbriar
- caul
- rookery
- confuse
- crawfish
Charlotte Bronte's "Jane Eyre" Chapters 18-24 »(369 words)
Vocabulary study list for Charlotte Bronte's "Jane...
- sequester
- misconstrue
- estrange
- crumple
- cynosure
Cultural minorities in the Netherlands »(356 words)
- Frisian
- cultural
- subsidise
- ethnic minority
- immigrant
George Orwell's "Homage to Catalonia" Chapters 8-14 »(302 words)
Vocabulary study list for George Orwell's "Homage to...
- denigrate
- redistribute
- adulterate
- alternatively
- amputate
Jon Krakauer's Into The Wild »(144 words)
This is a vocabulary list to accompany Into the Wild by...
- abandon
- accord
- accurate
- acid
- adapt

