transmission

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The act of sending out signals, messages, or information.

   The transmission of the radio signal was interrupted by the storm.

2. 2
   noun

   The passing of a disease from one person or animal to another.

   Washing your hands reduces the transmission of germs.

3. 3
   noun

   The set of gears in a vehicle that sends power from the engine to the wheels.

   The car broke down because of a problem with the transmission.

Borrowed from Latin transmissionem (accusative of transmissio), from transmittere.

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