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Transmission: meaning, definitions and examples

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transmission

 

[ trรฆnzหˆmษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in cars

The action or process of transmitting something, such as power or a signal, from one place to another.

Synonyms

conveyance, transfer, transference

Examples of usage

  • The car's transmission was not working properly, so it had to be repaired.
  • The transmission of data from the sensor to the computer was seamless.
Context #2 | Noun

television/radio

The broadcasting of radio waves or television signals.

Synonyms

broadcast, signal, telecast

Examples of usage

  • The transmission of the live football match was interrupted due to technical difficulties.
  • The radio station had a clear transmission, allowing listeners to enjoy the music.
Context #3 | Noun

medical

The passing of a pathogen causing communicable disease from an infected host individual or group to a particular individual or group.

Synonyms

contagion, infection, spread

Examples of usage

  • The transmission of the virus was traced back to a single carrier at the event.
  • Preventing the transmission of diseases is a key focus in public health.

Translations

Translations of the word "transmission" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น transmissรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคธเคพเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รœbertragung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ transmisi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะดะฐั‡ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ transmisja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไผ้”

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท transmission

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ transmisiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iletim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ „์†ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‚ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™enos

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prenos

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไผ ่พ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prenosi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sending

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตั€ั–ะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ”แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถtรผrmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ transmisiรณn

Etymology

The word 'transmission' has its roots in the Latin word 'transmissio', which means 'a sending across or over'. The concept of transmission has evolved over time, from the transmission of physical power in machinery to the transmission of information through various mediums like radio and television. The importance of efficient transmission systems has become crucial in the modern world, where communication and connectivity play a vital role in everyday life.

See also: transmissibility, transmissible, transmittable, transmitter, transmitting.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,302, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.