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Entry 7 senses Webster, 1913

Communication

/(kŏm*mū`nĭ*kā"shŭn)/ · Com·mu·ni·ca·tion · IPA /kəˌmju.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
01 n. The act or fact of communicating; as, communication of smallpox; communication of a secret.
  1. 1.
    The act or fact of communicating; as, communication of smallpox; communication of a secret.
  2. 2.
    Intercourse by words, letters, or messages; interchange of thoughts or opinions, by conference or other means; conference; correspondence.
    “Argument . . . and friendly communication.” — Shak.
  3. 3.
    Association; company.
    “Evil communications corrupt good manners.” — 1 Cor. xv. 33.
  4. 4.
    Means of communicating; means of passing from place to place; a connecting passage; connection.
    “The Euxine Sea is conveniently situated for trade, by the communication it has both with Asia and Europe.” — Arbuthnot.
  5. 5.
    That which is communicated or imparted; intelligence; news; a verbal or written message.
  6. 6.
    Participation in the Lord's supper.
  7. 7.
    A trope, by which a speaker assumes that his hearer is a partner in his sentiments, and says we, instead of I or you.(Rhet.)
Syn. Correspondence; conference; intercourse.