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

Among the more vocal critics are cable and satellite companies, which pay something called retransmission fees to broadcasters to carry local stations. — Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Tegna continues to operate independently, and Nexstar has no involvement in Tegna’s retransmission consent negotiations, content decisions, staffing, or other day-to-day operations. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 July 2026

The states allege that the merger will give Nexstar undue leverage in retransmission negotiations with cable and satellite distributors, leading to higher consumer prices. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 July 2026

In other words, the vast bulk of the ad sales dollars and retransmission-consent fees have already been collected. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 8 July 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