🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

comunicações

Pronunciation / Transliteration: komuniˈkɐsɨ̃s

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Comms/kɒmz/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"As comunicações são essenciais para o sucesso da equipe."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The transmission of information through various means, including speech, writing, and electronic media.

    "Effective comms are essential for successful teamwork in any organization."
  2. 2

    A system or technology used for communication, especially in military or corporate contexts.

    "The comms system failed during the critical operation, leading to confusion."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'comms' is a colloquial abbreviation of 'communications,' which originated in the mid-20th century as technology advanced and the need for efficient communication methods increased. It reflects a shift in language towards more informal and concise expressions in professional and technical contexts.

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