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transmit

 

[ trænzˈmɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

communication

To transmit means to send or pass on something, such as a message, signal, or disease, from one person, place, or thing to another. It can also refer to the broadcasting or sharing of information electronically.

Synonyms

broadcast, communicate, send

Examples of usage

  • The radio station transmits news updates every hour.
  • Cell phones transmit data through wireless networks.
  • Viruses can transmit easily through close contact.
Context #2 | Verb

technology

In technology, to transmit is to send data or signals from one device to another through a medium such as wires, cables, or airwaves. It is a key concept in telecommunications and computer networking.

Synonyms

relay, send, transfer

Examples of usage

  • The modem transmits data over the phone line.
  • Wireless routers transmit internet signals to connected devices.

Translations

Translations of the word "transmit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transmitir

🇮🇳 प्रेषित करना

🇩🇪 übertragen

🇮🇩 mentransmisikan

🇺🇦 передавати

🇵🇱 przekazywać

🇯🇵 送信する (sōshin suru)

🇫🇷 transmettre

🇪🇸 transmitir

🇹🇷 iletmek

🇰🇷 전송하다 (jeonsonghada)

🇸🇦 ينقل (yanqul)

🇨🇿 přenášet

🇸🇰 prenášať

🇨🇳 传输 (chuánshū)

🇸🇮 prenašati

🇮🇸 senda

🇰🇿 жіберу

🇬🇪 გადაცემა (gadacema)

🇦🇿 ötürmək

🇲🇽 transmitir

Word origin

The word 'transmit' comes from the Latin word 'transmittere', which is a combination of 'trans' (across) and 'mittere' (to send). The concept of transmitting information has been essential throughout human history, from the early forms of communication like smoke signals and carrier pigeons to modern technologies like radio waves and the internet.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,792 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.