The reciprocal creation of meaning', as a definition of communication, means that:
A) we can take a message to mean anything.
B) meaning can never be certain.
C) two parties may begin with different meanings and then negotiate a closer understanding.
D) meaning is generated only through language.
E) one party to the communication will always dominate the other.

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The reciprocal creation of meaning acknowledges that communication involves two parties who may begin with different meanings and that both parties are involved in negotiating a closer understanding. It does not suggest that meaning can be arbitrary or that one party will always dominate the other.

The Reciprocal Creation of Meaning', as a Definition of Communication