plural transmissions
1
a
: the act or process of sending electrical signals to a radio, television, computer, etc.
The equipment is used for the transmission of television signals.
data transmission
b
: something (such as a message or broadcast) that is transmitted to a radio, television, etc.
a fax transmission
We are receiving a live transmission from the scene of the accident.
2
: the act or process by which something is spread or passed from one person or thing to another
the transmission of disease
the transmission of knowledge from one generation to the next
3
: the part of a vehicle that uses the power produced by the engine to turn the wheels
My car has a manual transmission.
This car comes with automatic transmission.
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“Transmission.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/transmission. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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