transmission

noun

UK /trænzˈmɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	transmission
plural	transmissions

1
countable the part of a vehicle that takes power from the engine to the wheels
an automatic transmission
Synonyms and related words
Equipment and systems in cars and other road vehicles
ABS
acceleration
air brake
2
countable/uncountable the process of sending out electronic signals such as radio or television signals, or a signal sent out in this way
New telephone lines allow faster data transmission by fax or modem.
Synonyms and related words
Radio, radar and sonar signals
atmospherics
directional
footprint
1. 2a
  countable formala radio or television programme
  Synonyms and related words
  Types of television or radio programme
  box set
  breakfast television
  broadcast
3
uncountable the process of sending power or energy from one place to another
electricity transmission lines
Synonyms and related words
Physical forces and processes
absorbance
air resistance
amplitude
1. 3a
  the process in which signals are sent from one nerve to another in the body
  the transmission of stimuli from the brain to the pituitary gland
  Synonyms and related words
  The brain and nervous system
  amygdala
  brain
  brain cell
4
uncountable formala process by which a disease spreads from one person to another
Doctors are working to prevent the transmission of the virus.
Synonyms and related words
Infection and fighting infection
antibody
biosecurity
candida
1. 4a
  the process in which information is spread from one person or group to another
  the illegal transmission of secret government information
  Synonyms and related words
  The process of communication
  communication
  interaction
  contact

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