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retransmission

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re·​trans·​mis·​sion | \ (ˌ)rē-tran(t)s-ˈmi-shən How to pronounce retransmission (audio) , -tranz- \
plural retransmissions

Definition of retransmission

: an act, process, or instance of retransmitting something data retransmission satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals TCP/IP retransmission

First Known Use of retransmission

1788, in the meaning defined above

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“Retransmission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retransmission. Accessed 3 Jun. 2020.

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