Communication is the process of transmitting information, ideas, feelings, or messages from a sender to a receiver through a medium, such as speech, writing, body language, or electronic means. It involves encoding a message by the sender, sending it through a channel, and decoding it by the receiver to understand the intended meaning
. Communication can be verbal (using spoken or written language, including sign language) or non-verbal (using body language, facial expressions, gestures, tone of voice, and other non-linguistic means)
. It can occur between individuals (interpersonal communication), within oneself (intrapersonal communication), or among groups and organizations
. Effective communication requires not only the transmission but also the successful conveying and sharing of meaning, which depends on the context, cultural background, emotions, and the medium used. Misinterpretations can occur if the sender and receiver do not share the same language or cultural understanding
. In summary, communication is fundamentally about exchanging meaning and making information common between parties, enabling understanding and interaction in personal, social, and professional contexts
