trans·mis·sion

trans·mis·sion
/trænsˈmıʃən/ noun, pl -sions
1 a [noncount] : the act or process of sending electrical signals to a radio, television, computer, etc.

The equipment is used for the transmission of television signals.

1 b [count] : something (such as a message or broadcast) that is transmitted to a radio, television, etc.

We are receiving a live transmission from the scene of the accident.

2 [noncount] : the act or process by which something is spread or passed from one person or thing to another

the transmission of disease

the transmission of knowledge from one generation to the next

3 : the part of a vehicle that uses the power produced by the engine to turn the wheels
[count]

My car has a manual transmission.

[noncount]

This car comes with automatic transmission.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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