transmission
trans·mis·sion
noun \tran(t)s-ˈmi-shən, tranz-\Definition of TRANSMISSION
1
: an act, process, or instance of transmitting <transmission of a nerve impulse across a synapse>
2
: the passage of radio waves in the space between transmitting and receiving stations; also : the act or process of transmitting by radio or television
3
: an assembly of parts including the speed-changing gears and the propeller shaft by which the power is transmitted from an engine to a live axle; also : the speed-changing gears in such an assembly
4
: something that is transmitted : message
— trans·mis·sive \-ˈmi-siv\ adjective
— trans·mis·siv·i·ty \ˌtran(t)s-(ˌ)mi-ˈsi-və-tē, ˌtranz-\ noun
Examples of TRANSMISSION
- The equipment is used for the transmission of television signals.
- We are receiving a live transmission from the scene of the accident.
- the transmission of knowledge from one generation to the next
- My car has a manual transmission.
- This car comes with automatic transmission.
Origin of TRANSMISSION
Middle French, from Latin transmission-, transmissio, from transmittere to transmit
First Known Use: 1611
Rhymes with TRANSMISSION
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