noun

transmission

transmission, broadcast, gearbox

The transmission of the virus is rapid.

The transmission of the virus is rapid.

We watched the live transmission of the event.

We watched the live transmission of the event.

My car needs a new transmission.

My car needs a new transmission.

the transmission of ((sth.)) The transmission of the virus is rapid.

a live/radio/TV transmission We watched the live transmission.

Synonyms: transfer, broadcast, conveyance

From Latin 'trans-' (across) + 'missio' (a sending). Literally 'a sending across'.

Think of a radio tower 'transmitting' a signal; the signal itself is the 'transmission'. For a car, it's the device for 'transmitting' power.

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