TRANSMISSION | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Transmission

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 17th century: from Latin transmissio(n-) (see trans-, mission)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: trɑːnzˈmɪʃən
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: tranzˈmɪʃən
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the action or process of transmitting something, or the state of being transmitted

Short Definition:

action or process of transmitting something

Examples:
  • the transmission of the virus
  • the transmission of knowledge
  • data transmission
  • transmission equipment
Definition:

the mechanism by which power is transmitted from an engine to the axle in a motor vehicle

Short Definition:

mechanism by which power is transmitted from engine to axle in motor vehicle

Examples:
  • a three-speed automatic transmission

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