retransmission

noun

re·​trans·​mis·​sion (ˌ)rē-tran(t)s-ˈmi-shən 

-tranz-

plural retransmissions

: an act, process, or instance of retransmitting something

data retransmission

satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals

TCP/IP retransmission

Examples of retransmission in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Judge Nunley agreed with the states that sued, finding that the merger would reduce competition between local stations and thus reduce the quality of local news, while also increasing Nexstar's bargaining leverage for retransmission fees from cable and satellite companies. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026

In 2024, Gray brought in about $1.5 billion in retransmission consent fees, down from $1.53 billion in 2023, according to its 2024 annual report. —Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 11 Mar. 2026

Disney not only brings in subscription and ad revenue from its cable channels, but also pockets retransmission fees from operators paying to broadcast its programming. —Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026

Programming costs continue to go up, in particular (retransmissions) is a real problem. —Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for retransmission

• abolition
• acquisition
• admonition
• ammunition
• apparition
• apposition
• coalition
• competition
• composition
• definition
• deglutition
• demolition