transmit

verb

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trans·mit | \ tran(t)s-ˈmit

, tranz- \

transmitted; transmitting

Definition of transmit

transitive verb

1a : to send or convey from one person or place to another : forward

b : to cause or allow to spread: such as

(1) : to convey by or as if by inheritance or heredity : hand down

(2) : to convey (infection) abroad or to another

2a(1) : to cause (something, such as light or force) to pass or be conveyed through space or a medium

(2) : to admit the passage of : conduct glass transmits light

b : to send out (a signal) either by radio waves or over a wire

intransitive verb

: to send out a signal either by radio waves or over a wire

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Other Words from transmit

transmittable \ tran(t)s-ˈmi-tə-bəl

, tranz- \ adjective

transmittal \ tran(t)s-ˈmi-tᵊl

, tranz- \ noun

Examples of transmit in a Sentence

The technology allows data to be transmitted by cellular phones. transmitting and receiving radio signals The radio transmits on two different frequencies. the different ways that people transmit their values The disease is transmitted by sexual contact.

Recent Examples on the Web Vaccinated people can still transmit the virus to others who may be more vulnerable should they get infected. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2021 But people can also transmit viruses back to animals; that’s called spillback. — Eric Niiler, Wired, 1 July 2021 Such as: Can a fully vaccinated person still transmit the virus? — oregonlive, 19 May 2021 Having close contacts swab their noses and get their blood drawn twice if a trial participant contracted COVID-19 will show researchers whether a vaccinated person can transmit the virus. — Alex Mann, baltimoresun.com, 13 May 2021 Studies are continuing to determine whether vaccinated people can still transmit the virus to others, although many scientists consider that unlikely. — New York Times, 29 Mar. 2021 Likewise, the usefulness of IoT is down to its ability to transmit data between disparate devices that can then be used to make better decisions. — Bernard Marr, Forbes, 29 June 2022 These beetles can transmit diseases like bacterial wilt and viruses, none of which are curable. — Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 9 June 2022 Second, that resistant (or vaccinated) people cannot transmit the virus. — Dr. Genevieve Yang, ABC News, 3 June 2022 See More

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