transmission
noun
trans·mis·sion
| \ tran(t)s-ˈmi-shən
, tranz-\
, tranz-\
Definition of transmission
1
: an act, process, or instance of transmitting
transmission of a nerve impulse across a synapse
2
: the passage of radio waves in the space between transmitting and receiving stations
also
: the act or process of transmitting by radio or television
3
: an assembly of parts including the speed-changing gears and the driveshaft by which the power is transmitted from an engine to a live axle
also
: the speed-changing gears in such an assembly
4
: something that is transmitted : message
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Other Words from transmission
transmissive
\ tran(t)s-ˈmi-siv
, ˌtranz- \
adjective
, ˌtranz- \
adjective
transmissivity
\ ˌtran(t)s-(ˌ)mi-ˈsi-və-tē
, ˌtranz- \
noun
, ˌtranz- \
noun
Examples of transmission in a Sentence
The equipment is used for the transmission of television signals.
We are receiving a live transmission from the scene of the accident.
the transmission of knowledge from one generation to the next
My car has a manual transmission.
This car comes with automatic transmission.
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Recent Examples on the Web
The body panels, frame, axles engine and manual transmission come from India. — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, "Jeep-like ATV looks like a toy — but Mahindra means business," 31 Aug. 2019 Two countries have interrupted measles transmission, having had no new cases for 12-35 months. — Jack Guy, CNN, "Four European countries lose measles-free status as anti-vax movement drives outbreaks," 29 Aug. 2019 The system coordinates the engine, transmission, driveline and suspension for the best launch and consistent straight-line acceleration. — Jeff Yip, Houston Chronicle, "Dodge plays to muscle car niche with power, technology," 16 Aug. 2019 That said, company officials say the problems are more centered on the infotainment system than the engine or transmission, problems common to most other automakers. — Larry Printz, Dallas News, "The 2020 Subaru Outback is a family hauling staple, even after six generations," 10 Aug. 2019 After finding an appropriate vehicle, the project moved to Vacaville Auto Body Center in California, where VW restoration specialist Robert Skinner and his team rebuilt the automobile's engine, transmission and transaxle. — David Morgan, CBS News, "A Woodstock icon recreated: The VW "Light Bus"," 4 Aug. 2019 The powertrain plant produces heavy-duty diesel engines, transmission and axles for Volvo. — Meredith Cohn, baltimoresun.com, "Volvo to add 85 jobs in Hagerstown," 9 July 2019 The index also examines where the model’s engines and transmissions come from, and how many U.S. factory workers the parent automaker directly employs relative to vehicle sales. — William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al.com, "Four of the top 10 American-made cars are from Alabama," 3 July 2019 Critically, the engine, transmission, traction and stability control are all uniquely tuned for the Police Interceptor Utility. — Andrew Wendler, Car and Driver, "2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid AWD Saves Fuel, Hauls Ass," 17 May 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'transmission.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for transmission
transmission
noun
English Language Learners Definition of transmission
: the act or process of sending electrical signals to a radio, television, computer, etc.
: something (such as a message or broadcast) that is transmitted to a radio, television, etc.
: the act or process by which something is spread or passed from one person or thing to another
See the full definition for transmission in the English Language Learners Dictionary
transmission
noun
trans·mis·sion
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Kids Definition of transmission
1
: an act or process of transmitting, spreading, or passing along
the transmission of a disease
2
: the gears that pass power from the engine to the axle that gives motion to a motor vehicle
transmission
noun
trans·mis·sion
| \ tran(t)s-ˈmish-ən
, tranz-
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, tranz-
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Medical Definition of transmission
: an act, process, or instance of transmitting
transmission of HIV synaptic transmission
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transmission
noun
trans·mis·sion
| \ tranz-ˈmi-shən, trans-
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Legal Definition of transmission
: an act, process, or instance of transmitting