The communication process consists of several steps. In ________, the receiver interprets the message and translates it into meaningful information.

The correct answer is Decoding.

Key Points

Steps of the Communication Process 

All communication tends to follow this framework, which provides detail on every step of the process. 

• Developing the Message: The sender starts the communication process by creating a message they intend to send to an individual or group.

• Encoding the Message: With the information, the sender translates it into a form that can be transmitted to someone else. 

• Selecting the Channel: The send picks the channel communication. It should be a channel that is most appropriate for the intended audience. 

• Message Transmission: The sender then successfully transmits the message to the receiver.  

• Decoding the Message: The receiver interprets the message and translates it into meaningful information. This is the key to effective communication, but senders do not know if they have achieved success until this step. 

• Feedback: Senders learn the effectiveness of their message when receiving feedback. However, in one-way communication, there’s no chance for the receiver to provide feedback. That’s a situation public relations and advertisers want to avoid.