communication (ka-myuni-kashun) n.

  1. The act of communicating.
    1. The exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, symbols, writing, or behavior.
  2. communications (with a sing. or pl. verb)
    1. The art and technique of using words and images effectively to impart information or ideas.
    2. The field of study concerned with the transmission of information by various means, such as print or media.
    3. Any of various professions involved with the transmission of information, such as advertising, graphic design, or journalism.
"You can have brilliant ideas,
but if you can't get them across,
your ideas won't get you anywhere."

-Lee Iacocca