communication code
[/kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən koʊd/]
nounpl: communication codes
código de comunicação
1. A system of symbols, signs, or rules used to convey messages between individuals or groups
The military developed a secure communication code to protect classified information.
O exército desenvolveu um código de comunicação seguro para proteger informações classificadas.
2. A set of agreed-upon conventions or protocols that enable effective exchange of information
Understanding the workplace communication code is essential for professional success.
Compreender o código de comunicação do local de trabalho é essencial para o sucesso profissional.
3. In linguistics, the shared language system or cultural norms that allow people to understand each other
Every culture has its own unique communication code with different verbal and non-verbal elements.
Cada cultura possui seu próprio código de comunicação único com elementos verbais e não-verbais diferentes.
In Brazilian business culture, understanding the communication code is crucial as it often involves reading between the lines and recognizing both formal and informal social hierarchies. In American contexts, communication codes often emphasize directness and explicit clarity. The term is frequently used in discussions of intercultural communication and organizational culture.
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