<communications> A system or facility capable of providing
information transfer between persons and equipment. The
system usually consists of a collection of individual
communication networks, transmission systems, relay
stations, tributary stations, and terminal equipment capable
of interconnection and interoperation so as to form an
integrated whole. These individual components must serve a
common purpose, be technically compatible, employ common
procedures, respond to some form of control, and generally
operate in unison.
["Communications Standard Dictionary", 2nd Edition, Martin
H. Weik].
(1995-02-06)
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