communicationscience
nounCommunication science is the study of how people share information and ideas with each other.
She studied communication science to learn how messages spread through social media.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The scientific study of communication processes, including how messages are created, sent, and received.
Communication science examines how people interpret nonverbal cues during conversations.
3. An academic field that combines psychology, sociology, and media research to understand human interaction.
The university's communication science department offers courses on persuasion and group dynamics.
4. The application of scientific methods to improve how information is shared in organizations or public health campaigns.
Communication science helped design the campaign that encouraged more people to get vaccinated.