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
With no way to monetize the matches via ad sales and given that retransmission consent/carriage fees did not exist at the time, network execs weren’t even the tiniest bit interested in trying to grow the sport.
—
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
According to the Federal Communications Commission, retransmission consent requires television stations to give consent to a cable or other multichannel video programming distributor in order to carry their broadcast signals.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for retransmission
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026
According to the Federal Communications Commission, retransmission consent requires television stations to give consent to a cable or other multichannel video programming distributor in order to carry their broadcast signals.
—Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for retransmission
Cite this Entry
“Retransmission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retransmission. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
