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'''Connexion''' is the original and variant spelling of "[[connection]]", common until at least the [[18th century]], and still used in Britain well into the [[21st century]]. The [[Oxford English Dictionary]] lists it as an acceptable spelling to this day. The OED seems to show preference for the etymological correct "connexion" over the more common "connection", listing "connexion" before "connection" in the 2nd edition (1989). Other uses of "Connexion" in a number of contexts, are the following:
==In Non-conformist Christianity==
In the history of [[Christianity]] in [[England]], a '''Connexion''' was a circuit of [[prayer]] groups who would employ travelling ministers alongside the regular ministers attached to each congregation.
This method of organising emerged in [[eighteenth century]] [[England|English]] [[Non-conformist]] religious circles; this is why the otherwise old-fashioned spelling (''connexion'' rather than ''connection'') is retained (although ''connexion'' was the house style of ''[[The Times]]'' of [[London]] until around [[1984]] and [[1985]]). The [[Countess of Huntingdon's Connexion]] was founded by [[Selina, Countess of Huntingdon]].
The most significant current use of the term is for the national organization of [[Methodism]] in [[Great Britain]]; see [[Methodist Church of Great Britain]].
== Connexions, a UK government youth scheme ==
The [[Connexions (agency)|Connexions agency]] is a government-funded initiative in the UK that gives advice to those between the ages of 13 and 19. It was set up in 2000.
==Connexion by Boeing==
'''Connexion''' was also used as the name of the in-flight online connectivity service by [[Connexion by Boeing]].
==PhyQuest Connexion==
[[PhyQuest Connexion]] is also the name of a risk-reduction reporting system developed by PhyQuest. The system ensures the communication of critical non-emergent [[radiology]] findings and [[emergency room]] discrepincies. Connexion first introduced [[August 20]], [[2002]], with Wellstar Health Systems and Quantum Radiology Northwest at [[Kennestone Hospital]]. The reporting system holds a [[patent]] at the [[USPTO]] office.
An example of when the system might be used:
''John is diagnosed with bronchitis, however, his doctor is not sure of the diagnosis. John's doctor then sends John to the hospital for an [[x-ray]]. A [[radiologist]] reads John's [[x-ray]] and finds that not only does John have bronchitis, but there is also a suspicious [[nodule]] in the [[x-ray]] that has the potential to be life-threatening cancer.''
The radiologist activates Connexion which ensures that the exam results (John's cancer) are delivered to the appropriate parties (John and his doctor). Connexion records all actions that are taken in reporting the [[radiology]] exam.
==Connexion (Band)==
[[Connexion (ring ring song)|Connexion]] is a dance pop duo best known for their hit single "Ring Ring".
==The Connexion ==
''[[The Connexion]]'' is a monthly English-language newspaper for English-speakers in France.
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