noun

transmission

transmission, broadcast, gearbox

The transmission of data is very fast.

The transmission of data is very fast.

The live transmission will start at 8 pm.

The live broadcast will start at 8 pm.

My car needs a new transmission.

My car needs a new transmission.

the transmission of (sth.) The transmission of information is vital.

a television/radio transmission We watched the live transmission from space.

Synonyms: transfer, broadcast, sending, gearbox

From Latin 'trans-' (across) + 'mittere' (to send). Literally 'a sending across'.

Think of a 'mission' being sent 'trans' (across) something, like a signal or a disease.

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