communications n : the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.); "communications is his major field of study" [syn: communication theory]

English

Noun

communications

1. Plural of communication
2. telecommunications, the science and technology of communicating, especially by electronic means

Derived terms

• communications satellite

Communication may refer to:

• Communication, the general concept of information transmission
  • Telecommunication, the transmission of signals over a distance for the purpose of communication
• Communication studies, "majoring in communications"
• Business communication, used to promote a product, service, or organization; relay information within the business; or deal with legal and similar issues.
• Communication (album), Karl Batos 2003 album
• Communication (1972 album), Bobby Womack album
• Miscommunication a Delta Goodrem song from her album Mistaken Identity
• Communiqué, a brief report or statement
• Communications of the ACM, monthly journal of the Association for Computing Machinery
• Communications worldwide
• Line of communication LOC (or communications), is the route that connects a military unit (in action) with its supply base

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