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transmission

[trans-mish-uhn, tranz-]

noun

  1. the act or process of transmitting.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  2. the fact of being transmitted.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  3. something that is transmitted.

  4. Machinery.

    1. transference of force between machines or mechanisms, often with changes of torque and speed.

    2. a compact, enclosed unit of gears or the like for this purpose, as in an automobile.

  5. Radio and Television.the broadcasting of electromagnetic waves from one location to another, as from a transmitter to a receiver.

  6. Physics.transmittance.



transmission

/ ٰæԳˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. the act or process of transmitting

  2. something that is transmitted

  3. the extent to which a body or medium transmits light, sound, or some other form of energy

  4. the transference of motive force or power

  5. a system of shafts, gears, torque converters, etc, that transmits power, esp the arrangement of such parts that transmits the power of the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle

  6. the act or process of sending a message, picture, or other information from one location to one or more other locations by means of radio waves, electrical signals, light signals, etc

  7. a radio or television broadcast

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • transmissive adjective
  • transmissively adverb
  • transmissiveness noun
  • nontransmission noun
  • pretransmission noun
  • retransmission noun
  • untransmissive adjective
  • ٰԲˈԱ noun
  • ٰԲˌˈٲ noun
  • ٰԲˈ adjective
  • ٰԲˈ adjective
  • ٰԲˈly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of transmission1

1605–15; < Latin ٰԲō- (stem of ٰԲō ) a sending across, equivalent to ٰԲ ( us ) (past participle of ٰԲٳٱ to send across) + -ō- -ion. See trans-, mission
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Word History and Origins

Origin of transmission1

C17: from Latin ٰԲō a sending across; see transmit
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Speaking ahead of transmission, Elizabeth admitted the experience has been "exhausting" but worthwhile.

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The lack of proper food preparation not only promotes the transmission of parasites but can also increase the odds of infection, Hechinger said.

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“We’re now doing things like rebuilding suspensions, rebuilding pump transmissions, rebuilding transmissions, engine overhauls.”

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Valley fever cases commonly increase statewide in late summer and decline in the winter, however state public health officials say the onset of valley fever transmission is starting earlier and lasting longer.

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"I was disappointed to see the massive spending bill, frankly," Musk said in the interview with CBS Sunday Morning, a clip of which was released by the broadcaster before transmission.

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