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communications

com·mu·ni·ca·tions [ kə myni káysh'nz ]


noun 
Definition:
 
study of human communication: the study of the different means people use to communicate with each other, e.g. by gesture, speech, telecommunications, and writing ( takes a singular or plural verb )



plural noun 
Definition:
 
1. systems for communicating: the technology and systems used for sending and receiving messages, e.g. postal and telephone networks

2. military transportation of troops: a system of routes and transportation for moving troops and supplies

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