What is the main goal of communication?

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Sharing meaning is the main goal of communication. When we communicate, we aim to convey our ideas, feelings, and intentions so that the other person understands what we mean. The effectiveness of communication hinges on whether the receiver decodes the intended meaning despite possible noise, differences in background, or incomplete signals. While informing, persuading, or entertaining can be outcomes of communication, they are specific purposes within the broader aim of having meaning understood. Informing is about giving facts, persuading is about changing beliefs or actions, and entertaining is about providing amusement. The overarching aim remains making meaning shared and understood.