The transmission of something is the passing or sending of it to a different person or place.
...the possible risk for blood-borne disease transmission.
The company is responsible for satellite data transmission .
...the transmission of knowledge and skills. [+ of]
Synonyms: transfer, spread, spreading, communication More Synonyms of transmission
2. uncountable noun
The transmission of television or radio programmes is the broadcasting of them.
3. countable noun
A transmission is a broadcast.
4. variable noun
The transmission on a car or other vehicle is the system of gears and shafts by which the power from the enginereaches and turns the wheels.
The car was fitted with automatic transmission.
...a four-speed manual transmission.
More Synonyms of transmission
transmission in British English
(trænzˈmɪʃən)
noun
1.
the act or process of transmitting
2.
something that is transmitted
3.
the extent to which a body or medium transmits light, sound, or some other form of energy
4.
the transference of motive force or power
5.
a system of shafts, gears, torque converters, etc, that transmits power, esp the arrangement of such parts that transmits the power of the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle
6.
the act or process of sending a message, picture, or other information from one location to one or more other locations by means of radio waves, electrical signals, light signals, etc
7.
a radio or television broadcast
Derived forms
transmissible (transˈmissible)
adjective
transmissibility (transˌmissiˈbility)
noun
transmissive (transˈmissive)
adjective
transmissively (transˈmissively)
adverb
transmissiveness (transˈmissiveness)
noun
Word origin
C17: from Latin transmissiō a sending across; see transmit
transmission in American English
(trænsˈmɪʃən; trænzˈmɪʃən)
noun
1.
a.
a transmitting or being transmitted
b.
something transmitted
2.
the part of a motor vehicle, machine, etc. that transmits power from the engine to the driven members, as the wheels,by means of belts, fluids, gears, etc.
3.
the passage of radio waves through space between the transmitting station and the receiving station
Derived forms
transmissive (transˈmissive)
adjective
Word origin
L transmissio < transmissus, pp. of transmittere
transmission in Automotive Engineering1
(trænzmɪʃən)
noun
(Automotive engineering: Vehicle components, Engine, transmission, and exhaust)
Transmission is the mechanical unit containing a manual or automatic gear system and its operating machinery.
The car was fitted with automatic transmission.
His car has a four-speed floor-mounted transmission with overdrive and also power steering.
The six-speed manual transmission on this car produces 247 horsepower.
Transmission is the movement of large quantities of electric energy.
The first long-distance transmission of alternating current took place in 1891 in Colorado.
The required amount of rural transmission can be mitigated through the use of daily energy storage located close to the generatorsand the loads.
Transmission is the movement of large quantities of electric energy.
transmission line, transmit, transmitter
Examples of 'transmission' in a sentence
transmission
Karen started the Pontiac, the motor a low and throaty rumble, the transmission automatic.
Duncan, Robert L THE SERPENT'S MARK (1993)
Ryle had personally taken it to the cipher room and given the necessary transmission instructions.
Harcourt, Palma DOUBLE DECEIT (1993)
We're a bit blocked here for shortwave transmission into the Gully.
Innes, Hammond HIGH STAND (1993)
The carrier USS Constellation reversed her southerly course at the transmission of a single code word.
Clancy, Tom WITHOUT REMORSE (1993)
In other languages
transmission
British English: transmission NOUN
The transmission of something is the passing or sending of it to a different person or place.
...the system of radio transmission.
American English: transmission
Brazilian Portuguese: transmissão
Chinese: 传送
European Spanish: transmisión
French: transmission
German: Übertragung
Italian: trasmissione
Japanese: 伝達
Korean: 전파
European Portuguese: transmissão
Latin American Spanish: transmisión
All related terms of 'transmission'
data transmission
the act of sending data electronically over a communications network
transmission brake
A transmission brake is a brake that operates on the transmission system of a vehicle rather than directly on the wheels .
transmission cable
a coaxial cable , waveguide , or other system of conductors that transfers electrical signals from one location to another
transmission line
a coaxial cable , waveguide , or other system of conductors that transfers electrical signals from one location to another
transmission shaft
a shaft that rotates transmitting motion from the engine to the differential gear
automatic transmission
A car that is fitted with automatic transmission has a gear system in which the gears change automatically.
facsimile transmission
an international system of transmitting a written, printed, or pictorial document over the telephone system by scanning it photoelectrically and reproducing the image after transmission
manual transmission
Manual transmission is a type of transmission in which the gears are changed by a lever operated by the driver of a vehicle.
planetary transmission
A planetary transmission is a special form of geared drive in which the input and output shafts are on the same axis.
transmission density
a measure of the extent to which a substance transmits light or other electromagnetic radiation, equal to the logarithm to base ten of the reciprocal of the transmittance
transmission factor
the act of transmitting
single sideband transmission
a method of transmitting radio waves in which either the upper or the lower sideband is transmitted , the carrier being either wholly or partially suppressed . This reduces the required bandwidth and improves the signal-to-noise ratio
continuously variable transmission
a transmission , typically using rubber belts and pulleys , in which the ratio of the rotational speeds of two shafts , as the drive shaft and driven shaft of a vehicle, can be varied continuously within a given range , providing an infinite number of possible ratios
national gas transmission system
A national gas transmission system is a system for distributing gas of a particular calorific value and safety level around a country.
optical density
a measure of the extent to which a surface reflects light or other electromagnetic radiation , equal to the logarithm to base ten of the reciprocal of the reflectance
transmittance
the act of transmitting
Chinese translation of 'transmission'
transmission
(trænzˈmɪʃən)
n
(u)[of information, disease]传(傳)播 (chuánbō)
(c) (TV, Rad, = broadcast) 播送 (bōsòng)
(u) (= act of transmitting) 播出 (bōchū)
(c/u) (Aut) 传(傳)动(動)装(裝)置 (chuándòng zhuāngzhì)
1 (noun)
Definition
the sending or passing of something, such as a message or disease from one place or person to another
the transmission of knowledge and skills
Synonyms
transfer
Arrange for the transfer of medical records to your new doctor.
spread
The greatest hope for reform is the gradual spread of information.
spreading
communication
Treatment involves the communication of information.
passing on
circulation
measures inhibiting the circulation of useful information
dispatch
The parcel is ready for dispatch.
relaying
mediation
imparting
diffusion
the development and diffusion of ideas
transference
dissemination
the dissemination of scientific ideas
conveyance
the conveyance of bicycles on local trains
channelling
2 (noun)
Definition
the sending or passing of something, such as a message or disease from one place or person to another
The transmission of the programme was brought forward.
Synonyms
broadcasting
showing
putting out
relaying
sending
3 (noun)
Definition
something that is transmitted, esp. a radio or television broadcast
A webcast is a transmission using the internet.
Synonyms
programme
a series of TV programmes on global warming
broadcast
a broadcast on the national radio
show
I had my own TV show.
production
telecast
transport
podcast
Additional synonyms
in the sense of broadcast
Definition
a transmission or programme on radio or television
a broadcast on the national radio
Synonyms
transmission,
show,
programme,
telecast,
podcast,
webcast,
vodcast,
mobcast
in the sense of circulation
Definition
the distribution of newspapers or magazines
measures inhibiting the circulation of useful information
Synonyms
spread,
distribution,
transmission,
dissemination
in the sense of communication
Definition
the exchange of information, ideas, or feelings
Treatment involves the communication of information.
Synonyms
passing on,
spread,
circulation,
transmission,
disclosure,
imparting,
dissemination,
conveyance
Synonyms of 'transmission'
transmission
Explore 'transmission' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of conveyance
Definition
the act of conveying
the conveyance of bicycles on local trains
Synonyms
transportation,
movement,
transfer,
transport,
transmission,
carriage,
transference
in the sense of diffusion
Definition
the act of diffusing or the fact of being diffused
the development and diffusion of ideas
Synonyms
spreading,
distribution,
scattering,
circulation,
expansion,
propagation,
dissemination,
dispersal,
dispersion,
dissipation
in the sense of dispatch
The parcel is ready for dispatch.
Synonyms
sending,
transmission,
forwarding,
communication,
consignment,
remittance
in the sense of dissemination
the dissemination of scientific ideas
Synonyms
spread,
publishing,
broadcasting,
publication,
distribution,
circulation,
diffusion,
propagation,
promulgation
in the sense of podcast
Synonyms
broadcast,
webcast,
vlog,
vodcast,
mobcast,
Godcast,
webisode,
webinar
in the sense of show
Definition
a theatrical or other entertainment
I had my own TV show.
Synonyms
programme,
broadcast,
presentation,
production
in the sense of spread
Definition
a spreading
The greatest hope for reform is the gradual spread of information.