Interaction vs. Communication

Interaction is a kind of action that occurs as two or more objects have an effect upon one another. The idea of a two-way effect is essential in the concept of interaction, as opposed to a one-way causal effect.

Communication (from Latin communicare, meaning "to share"or "to be in relation with") is "an apparent answer to the painful divisions between self and other, private and public, and inner thought and outer word." As this definition indicates, communication is difficult to define in a consistent manner, because it is commonly used to refer to a wide range of different behaviors (broadly: "the transfer of information"), or to limit what can be included in the category of communication (for example, requiring a "conscious intent" to persuade). John Peters argues the difficulty of defining communication emerges from the fact that communication is both a universal phenomena (because everyone communicates), and a specific discipline of institutional academic study.One possible definition of communication is the act of developing meaning among entities or groups through the use of sufficiently mutually understood signs, symbols, and semiotic conventions.

The act or process of interacting.

The act of communicating; transmission.

The state of undergoing interaction.

The exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior.

(Physics) See fundamental interaction.

Interpersonal rapport.

The situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another to produce a new effect; the effect resulting from such a situation or occurrence.

The art and technique of using words effectively to impart information or ideas.

A conversation or exchange between people.

The field of study concerned with the transmission of information by various means, such as print or broadcasting.

Intermediate action.

Any of various professions involved with the transmission of information, such as advertising, broadcasting, or journalism.

Mutual or reciprocal action or influence; as, the interaction of the heart and lungs on each other.

Something communicated; a message.

The effect, such as exertion of a force, that one object exerts on another, especially the capture or emission of a particle.

A system, such as mail, telephone, or television, for sending and receiving messages.

Communication between people, or the actions of people that affect others.

A network of routes for sending messages and transporting troops and supplies.

a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting

communications The technology employed in transmitting messages.

(physics) the transfer of energy between elementary particles or between an elementary particle and a field or between fields; mediated by gauge bosons

(Biology) The transfer of information from one molecule, cell, or organism to another, as by chemical or electrical signals or by behaviors.

An opening or connecting passage between two structures.

A joining or connecting of solid fibrous structures, such as tendons and nerves.

The act or fact of communicating anything; transmission.

(uncountable) The concept or state of exchanging data or information between entities.

A message; the essential data transferred in an act of communication.

The body of all data transferred to one or both parties during an act of communication.

An instance of information transfer; a conversation or discourse.

A passageway or opening between two locations; connection.

(anatomy) A connection between two tissues, organs, or cavities.

(obsolete) Association; company.

Participation in Holy Communion.

(rhetoric) A trope by which a speaker assumes that his hearer is a partner in his sentiments, and says "we" instead of "I" or "you".

The act or fact of communicating; as, communication of smallpox; communication of a secret.

Intercourse by words, letters, or messages; interchange of thoughts or opinions, by conference or other means; conference; correspondence.

Association; company.

Means of communicating; means of passing from place to place; a connecting passage; connection.

That which is communicated or imparted; intelligence; news; a verbal or written message.

Participation in the Lord's supper.

A trope, by which a speaker assumes that his hearer is a partner in his sentiments, and says we, instead of I or you.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information;

something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups

a connection allowing access between persons or places;