What is communication? Describe its scope and importance.

The word "communication" comes from a Latin word "communicare" which means to share, to express and to have in common.

Definition:

Communication means the exchange of messages betwwen human beings. It is the act of sharing or transmitting the knowledge, inmation and proposals to others. It is a two way process: It is an interaction between the sender and the receiver.

Following are some of the well known definitions of communication.

1. Aristotle:

"Communication means the search for all available means of persuasion."

2. Prof. Parkhurst:

"Communication is the main high-way to all human relation"

3. Oxford Dictionary:

"Communication is the action of conveying or exchanging information and ideas."

4. George Terry:

"Communication is an exchange of facts, ideas, opinions or emotions by two or more persons."