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/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/ · transmis·sion
noun
- The act of transmitting, e.g. data or electric power. The satellite's transmission of signals to Earth helped scientists track its orbit.
- The fact of being transmitted. The transmission of the disease was confirmed by the medical team.
- Something that is transmitted, such as a message, picture or a disease; the sending of such a thing. The transmission of the virus was rapid and widespread.
verb
- To send or convey something, such as a message or signal. The company will transmit the data to the server tonight.
- To pass or convey a quality or characteristic, such as a disease or a trait. The transmission of the trait from parent to child was studied by the geneticist.
Did you know? The term 'transmission' is also used in the context of automotive engineering, referring to the gearbox and drivetrain system that transmits power from the engine to the wheels.