transmission

noun

Definition of transmissionnext
as in propagation

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Recent Examples of transmission Less than 30 seconds later, a transmission from the airplane announced a descent, followed by a Mayday call. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 This system simulates an eight-speed transmission, complete with artificial gear changes and accompanying sound effects. — New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026 To date, no human-to-human transmission of HPAI has been reported from the over 70 human cases detected since 2024. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026 Mix the unique transmission with that generation Vantage’s most intimidating looks, and you’re left with a car overflowing with bravado. — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transmission
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmission
  1. propagation
  2. distribution
  3. broadcasting
  4. communication
  5. dissemination
  6. advertising
  7. circulation
Noun
  • In his petition to the federal court for leniency, Schubarth’s attorney, Jason Holden, noted his client’s contribution to the science of wildlife propagation.
    — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2026
  • After his topological analysis of the jersey knit, Shimamoto used moves from basic knot theory to design a knittable stitch in which defect propagation can still happen but not endlessly.
    — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of propagation
Noun
  • The best short film and audience choice award winners will be announced on closing day, with the best short film winner receiving full funding from KlikFilm for the production and distribution of a debut feature.
    — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The distribution of damage, the pace of decline, and even the molecular structure of amyloid filaments can vary.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of distribution
Noun
  • The agency will look to grow her broadcasting and partnerships career alongside building her a digital and IP business.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Rockefeller died Thursday night at his home in Washington, said Mary Stewart, vice president for external affairs at WETA, the public broadcasting station where Rockefeller's wife, Sharon, serves as president and CEO.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of broadcasting
Noun
  • However, Starshield supports more specialized requirements, including secure communications and Earth observation.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Vatican's new communications chief Maria Montserrat Alvarado said the pontiff was eager to begin his journey.
    — Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of communication
Noun
  • Joel DeJesus surrendered himself Thursday on an indictment charging him with computer trespass, official misconduct and unlawful dissemination of an intimate image, officials said.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The old lanes of gossip dissemination, like tabloid journalism and celebrity-interest television, are largely obsolete now, eliminating the need for gatekeepers and preordained authors of cultural fiction.
    — Ivy Wolk, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of dissemination
Noun
  • This shift mirrors something the broader advertising industry has already been through.
    — Kamya Elawadhi, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Charlie Collier, President of Roku Media, has had a major impact on Roku’s advertising and content businesses.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of advertising
Noun
  • Monday’s procedure involved inserting a screw in Brown’s neck to stabilize the stress fracture and improve circulation to the area.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Whether new clinical research confirms qigong’s effects on lymphatic circulation, which the Vogue reporting flagged as still limited.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of circulation

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