re·trans·mit
| \ (ˌ)rē-tran(t)s-ˈmit
, -tranz- \
, -tranz- \
retransmitted; retransmitting
Definition of retransmit
: to transmit (something) back or again
retransmit a signal retransmitting data If the system sends a document and gets a busy signal, it will automatically try to retransmit after a preset interval. — Datamation
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“Retransmit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retransmit. Accessed 26 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of retransmit was in 1628
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