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Communication vs the communication

Both 'communication' and 'the communication' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Communication' is a general term referring to the act of conveying information, while 'the communication' is used when referring to a specific instance or type of communication.

Last updated: April 18, 2024 • 857 views

Communication

This is a correct and commonly used term in English.

Use 'communication' as a general term to refer to the act of conveying information, ideas, or feelings between individuals or groups.

Examples:

Effective communication is essential in any relationship.
The company invested in improving communication among its employees.

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Alternatives:

interaction
dialogue
exchange of information
conveying messages

the communication

This is a correct term in English, but it is used when referring to a specific instance or type of communication.

Use 'the communication' when you want to specify a particular communication event, message, or type of interaction.

Examples:

I didn't understand the communication between the two parties.
The communication of the new policy was clear and concise.

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Attached to the communication is therefore a proposal for a decision establishing the Fiscalis 2007 programme.
The applicant countries and their employment problems are not really dealt with in the communication.
The effects of this contradiction can be found in the communication.
The colony's aqueduct system is functioning, as are the communication relays.
The most innovative aspect of the communication is the proposal to create pan-European pension institutions.
I also feel positive about the essence of the communication, namely the strategic approach.
Some other very important points remain vague in the communication.
The draft report also calls for further action to implement the ideas contained in the communication.
The external aspects of the communication undoubtedly need to be strengthened.
Some of the recommendations contained in the communication could be followed by concrete proposals within a relatively short space of time.
The key challenges are still those which we identified in the communication.
as described in the communication form bearing approval No...
It was in the communication in March.
The adoption of the communication is now scheduled for two weeks' time.
No system-related operational information shall circulate in the communication infrastructure without encryption.
Incidentally, I must now make a critical comment about the communication from the European Commission.
Transparency is about the communication of information.
Parliament recently supported this policy in the Maaten report on the communication strategy for the euro.
All this is dealt with in the communication.
Following Parliament's response to the communication, a dialogue has been continuing between the Commission and myself.

Alternatives:

that communication
this communication
such communication
specific communication

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