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transmission
[trans-mish-uhn, tranz-]
noun
the act or process of transmitting.
Synonyms: , , ,the fact of being transmitted.
Synonyms: , , ,something that is transmitted.
Machinery.
transference of force between machines or mechanisms, often with changes of torque and speed.
a compact, enclosed unit of gears or the like for this purpose, as in an automobile.
Radio and Television.the broadcasting of electromagnetic waves from one location to another, as from a transmitter to a receiver.
Physics.transmittance.
transmission
/ ٰæԳˈɪʃə /
noun
the act or process of transmitting
something that is transmitted
the extent to which a body or medium transmits light, sound, or some other form of energy
the transference of motive force or power
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
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
a radio or television broadcast
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
Word History and Origins
Origin of transmission1
Word History and Origins
Origin of transmission1
Example Sentences
Speaking ahead of transmission, Elizabeth admitted the experience has been "exhausting" but worthwhile.
The lack of proper food preparation not only promotes the transmission of parasites but can also increase the odds of infection, Hechinger said.
“We’re now doing things like rebuilding suspensions, rebuilding pump transmissions, rebuilding transmissions, engine overhauls.”
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.
"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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