Communication Vocabulary

distraction

mental distress or derangement:

feedback

the process of returning part of the output of a circuit, system, or device to the input, either to oppose the input (negative feedback) or to aid the input (positive feedback)

Conflict

to come into collision or disagreement; be contradictory, at variance, or in opposition; clash:

Nonverbal Communication

(psychol) those aspects of communication, such as gestures and facial expressions, that do not involve verbal communication but which may include nonverbal aspects of speech itself (accent, tone of voice, speed of speaking, etc)

Grape Vine

Also called grapevine telegraph. a person-to-person method of spreading rumors, gossip, information, etc., by informal or unofficial conversation, letter writing, or the like.

channel of communication

Communication channels refer to the way this information flows within the organization. In this web known as communication, a manager becomes a link. Instructions or decisions flow upwards, downwards or sideways, depending on the position of the manager in the communication web.

Communication network

Defined by their size and complexity, they come in four main types: (1) small networks, used for the connection of subassemblies and usually contained in a single piece of equipment; (2) Local Area Networks, or LAN, cables or fibers used to connect computer equipment and other terminals distributed in a localized area, ...

Nominal group technique (NGT)

The nominal group technique (NGT) is a group process involving problem identification, solution generation, and decision making.

formal communication network

Video: Formal Communication Networks vs. the Grapevine: Definition & Contrast. Formal communication networks consist of centralized and decentralized channels, while the grapevine is an informal network.

informal communication network

Video: Formal Communication Networks vs. the Grapevine: Definition & Contrast. Formal communication networks consist of centralized and decentralized channels, while the grapevine is an informal network.

spam

a canned food product consisting especially of pork formed into a solid block.

Brainstorming

a conference technique of solving specific problems, amassing information, stimulating creative thinking, developing new ideas, etc., by unrestrained and spontaneous participation in discussion.

distortion

an act or instance of distorting.

emotions

an affective state of consciousness in which joy, sorrow, fear, hate, or the like, is experienced, as distinguished from cognitive and volitional states of consciousness.

flaming

emitting flames; blazing; burning; fiery.

communication

the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs.