communications

6 definitions • 18 examples

the various methods of sending information between people and places, especially phones, computers, radio, etc.:

the communications industry

She was the communications director of a large company.

The president sought to create a secret communications network.

Researchers are developing powerful new communications systems.

With the advent of mass communications, ideas about fashion began to change.

They had several different communications channels at their disposal.

ways of moving between one place and another:

Its commercial success as a city is partly due to its excellent rail and road communications.

The whole area suffers from a lack of investment and poor road communications.

The attackers have inflicted major damage on rail communications.

Britain's control of its empire depended almost entirely on sea communications.

One of New York's advantages is its great air communications with the rest of the world.

the various systems used for sending esp. electronic information, such as radio, television, telephone, and computer networks:

They have made heavy investments in the communications industry.

Communications are also the exchanges of information and expressions of feeling that can result in understanding:

A breakdown in communications between labor and management led to the strike.

methods, or the activity, of communicating and sending messages:

wireless communications

We need to encourage municipalities to develop communications networks of their own.

radio/satellite communications

She works in the marketing communications department of the company.

the systems for moving people and goods between one place and another, such as roads, trains, planes, and ships:

Its commercial success as a city is partly due to its excellent communications with the major cities of Europe.