two-way communication
collocation in Englishmeaningsoftwo-wayandcommunication
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two-way
adjective
uk/ˈtuː.weɪ/us/ˈtuː.weɪ/
moving or allowing movement in ...
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communication
noun
uk/kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/us/kəˌmjuː.nəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
the act of communicating ...
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(Definition oftwo-wayandcommunicationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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The defining phenomenological features comprise a triad of impairments affecting (a) reciprocal social interaction, (b)two-waycommunicationincluding language, and (c) imagination-behavior.
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In the future, oraltwo-waycommunicationmay be only one of many functions of a mobile phone.
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This suggests that, in naturaltwo-waycommunication, learners are not likely to make many direct requests for word meaning.
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The aim istwo-waycommunicationbetween panelists and participants with the objective of closely addressing the needs of the participants in understanding how to connect and communicate with public audiences.
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Under such a scheme, the board of any company have an obligation to establish an acceptabletwo-waycommunication.
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The report on cable systems referred briefly totwo-waycommunicationbetween home and office.
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An interesting feature at both schools is an arrangement fortwo-waycommunicationso that pupils can both ask and answer questions.
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I said at the beginning of my speech thattwo-waycommunicationbetween the authority and the viewers was of the utmost importance.
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I refer particularly to thetwo-waycommunicationcapability known technically as "interaction" which allows information to pass in two directions.
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He will be a channel fortwo-waycommunication.
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Just astwo-waycommunicationhas been established between parents and children, such communication must also be established between children and the policy in all areas.
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When we are dealing with volunteers, it is important that they can see that suchtwo-waycommunicationis working.
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It also has a problem with the return of data and the ability fortwo-waycommunication.
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More effort is needed fortwo-waycommunicationbetween the players at national and local levels.
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That minimum oftwo-waycommunicationis a "must".
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It is a small, hand- held wireless set, which is atwo-waycommunicationover a short distance of about 10 to 15 miles.
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They carry with them a small device; when they are in trouble, they press that device, which then opens up atwo-waycommunicationservice.
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That ensurestwo-waycommunication, not just to explain the procedures to patients, but to assist in an exchange and dialogue between health workers and patients.
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A naturaltwo-waycommunicationof ideas can sometimes avoid the charged atmosphere of the negotiating room.
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