transmit

verb

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

In its methodical journey, its cameras recorded hundreds of thousands of images and transmitted them to eager researchers on Earth. — Robert Lee Hotz, WSJ, "NASA Calls It Quits for Opportunity Mars Rover After 15-Year Mission," 13 Feb. 2019 The Times wrote: The investigation has traced comments submitted through bulk uploads and through an FCC service that allows advocates to solicit public comments on their own websites and then transmit them to the agency. — Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, "Up to 9.5 million net neutrality comments were made with stolen identities," 17 Oct. 2018 With just two bites—one to pick up a pathogen and another to transmit it—the bugs have fueled countless outbreaks. — Dan Strickman, Scientific American, "Buzz Kill: Our Best Weapons against Mosquitoes," 13 July 2018 Thieves then return later to retrieve the devices or transmit it remotely via Bluetooth, before using the information to make purchases, Matthew O'Neil, a representative of the agency, told the network. — Joshua Hafner, USA TODAY, "Gas pump credit card skimmers set to steal ahead of July 4th travel, Secret Service warns," 3 July 2018 On Thursday, a grand jury indicted Missouri governor Eric Greitens for taking a photograph of a nude woman without her consent and transmitting it on a computer, the New York Times reports. — Katie Van Syckle, The Cut, "Missouri Governor Indicted for Taking a Nude Picture of a Woman Without Her Consent," 22 Feb. 2018 The offending bacteria, Campylobacter, can be transmitted via the stool of an infected animal who may or may not appear sick. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "How Unsanitary Is It to Kiss Your Pet on the Mouth?," 2 May 2019 Ebola, a highly deadly virus, is transmitted through contact with the bodily fluids of sick people. — Al-hadji Kudra Maliro, The Seattle Times, "Delayed Congo legislative vote begins in Ebola-hit areas," 31 Mar. 2019 The rabies virus is typically transmitted by a bite from a wild infected animal, such as a bat, raccoon, skunk or fox, according to KidsHealth. — Alexandria Hein, Fox News, "Georgia boy, 4, treated for rabies after mom shoots raccoon dead in porch attack," 19 Sep. 2018

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