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Definition transmission in British English

transmission noun

noun
/trænzˈmɪʃ(ə)n/
1

the part of a vehicle that takes power from the engine to the wheels

Example

an automatic transmission

Synonyms and related words
ABS acceleration air brake
2

the process of sending out electronic signals such as radio or television signals, or a signal sent out in this way

Example

New telephone lines allow faster data transmission by fax or modem.

Synonyms and related words
atmospherics directional footprint
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box set breakfast television broadcast
3

the process of sending power or energy from one place to another

Example

electricity transmission lines

Synonyms and related words
absorbance air resistance amplitude
3.1

the process in which signals are sent from one nerve to another in the body

Example

the transmission of stimuli from the brain to the pituitary gland

Synonyms and related words
amygdala brain brain cell
4

a process by which a disease spreads from one person to another

Example

Doctors are working to prevent the transmission of the virus.

Synonyms and related words
antibody biosecurity candida
4.1

the process in which information is spread from one person or group to another

Example

the illegal transmission of secret government information

Synonyms and related words
communication interaction contact
Definition transmission in British English