TRANSMISSION


Meaning of TRANSMISSION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ trænzmɪʃ(ə)n ]

( transmissions)

1.

The transmission of something is the passing or sending of it to a different person or place.

Heterosexual contact is responsible for the bulk of HIV transmission.

...the transmission of knowledge and skills.

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2.

The transmission of television or radio programmes is the broadcasting of them.

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3.

A transmission is a broadcast.

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4.

The transmission on a car or other vehicle is the system of gears and shafts by which the power from the engine reaches and turns the wheels.

The car was fitted with automatic transmission.

...a four-speed manual transmission.

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