transcription, транскрипция: [ kə-ˈnek-shən ]
noun
Etymology: Latin connexion-, connexio, from conectere
Date: 14th century
1. : the act of connecting : the state of being connected: as
a. : causal or logical relation or sequence
the connection between two ideas
b.
(1) : contextual relation or association
in this connection the word has a different meaning
(2) : relationship in fact
wanted in connection with a robbery
c. : a relation of personal intimacy (as of family ties)
d. : coherence , continuity
2.
a. : something that connects : link
a loose connection in the wiring
b. : a means of communication or transport
a telephone connection
3. : a person connected with another especially by marriage, kinship, or common interest
has powerful connection s
4. : a political, social, professional, or commercial relationship: as
a. : position , job
b. : an arrangement to execute orders or advance interests of another
a firm's foreign connection s
c. : a source of contraband (as illegal drugs)
5. : a set of persons associated together: as
a. : denomination
b. : clan
• con·nec·tion·al -shnəl, -shə-n ə l adjective