Understanding the Definition of Communication

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What is the Latin origin of the word 'communication'?

To make common

According to Chase and Shamo (2013), what does communication imply?

A common understanding of something

How did Seiler & Beall (1999) define communication?

Simultaneous sharing and creating of meaning through human symbolic interaction

According to Woods (2004), what is communication?

A systematic process in which individuals interact with and through symbols to create and interpret meanings

What does DeVito imply by saying 'communication pertained to a process which is always changing, always in motion'?

Communication is dynamic and evolving

In the communication process, what does the term 'encoding' refer to?

Converting ideas into symbols understood by the receiver

'Channel' in communication refers to:

The manner in which the message is conveyed

What does 'decoding' involve in the communication process?

Converting ideas into symbols understood by the receiver

Who is referred to as 'the person who will get your message' in the communication process?

Receiver

What does 'feedback' represent in the communication process?

Receiver's response to the message

Explore different perspectives on the definition of communication, from 'making common' to 'sharing' and 'creating meaning through human interaction'. Learn about how various authors and experts have defined this fundamental concept.

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