n.
1.a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
2.(language) communication by word of mouth
3.a system of words used in a particular discipline
4.the cognitive processes involved in producing and understanding linguistic communication
5.the mental faculty or power of vocal communication
6.the text of a popular song or musical-comedy number
Idiom of the Day
round-robin letter
a letter written by a group of people with each person writing part of the letter
We sent a round-robin letter to the other members of the staff to try and get help for the annual flea market.