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Communication is the prime function of a [[network]].

Nice that this is equally applicable to electronic communications networks and networks of people. Both areas need common language, and this is where the distinctions arise.

==== Electronic communication ====

This relies on [[standard]]s and [[protocol]]s.

==== Human communication ====

This relies on common language, which is based on the meanings of words.

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