The effectiveness of the encoding-decoding process is dependant on the sender and receiver's proficiency with the communication channel.

Encoding-Decoding Process

The process in communication where the sender encodes a message into language and the receiver decodes it to understand its meaning.

Communication Channel

The medium through which a message is transmitted from sender to receiver, which can range from verbal and written to electronic methods.

Proficiency

The level of skill or competence someone has in a particular activity or field.