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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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Derived Forms

  • ٰԲˈԱ, noun
  • ٰԲˌˈٲ, noun
  • ٰԲˈ, adjective
  • ٰԲˈ, adjective
  • ٰԲˈly, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ٰԲ·· [trans-, mis, -iv, tranz-], adjective
  • ٰԲ·s· adverb
  • ٰԲ·s·Ա noun
  • ԴDztԲ·sDz noun
  • tԲ·sDz noun
  • tԲ·sDz noun
  • ܲtԲ·s adjective
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yvlog 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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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of transmission1

C17: from Latin ٰԲō a sending across; see transmit
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Example Sentences

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Lurie’s office said the public health department will monitor overdose rates and the transmission of HIV and Hepatitis C “to ensure this policy aligns with overall public health goals.”

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Trump’s tariff on cars and light trucks is set to take effect on April 3, and tariffs on certain auto parts, including engines and transmissions, will take effect no later than May 3.

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But Edison has been under scrutiny since Day 1 because residents saw and videotaped flames burning near transmission lines at the time the fire started on Jan. 7.

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They include all electricity costs outside the price of the fuel itself and are split into network charges like distribution and transmission costs, and policy costs such as funding for government initiatives like renewable energy.

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It's PrEPHer program, named after the preventative medication protecting against HIV transmission, seeks to provide Black and brown women with education on sexual health, encourage PrEP usage and connect them with resources.

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