trans ‧ mis ‧ sion AC /trænzˈmɪʃ ə n $ træns-/ BrE AmE noun
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ transmission , ↑ transmitter ; verb : ↑ transmit ]
[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: transmissio , from transmittere ; ⇨ ↑ transmit ]
1 . [uncountable] the process of sending out electronic signals, messages etc, using radio, television, or other similar equipment:
worldwide data transmission
2 . [uncountable] formal the process of sending or passing something from one person, place, or thing to another
transmission of
the transmission of disease
3 . [countable] formal something that is broadcast on television, radio etc SYN broadcast :
a live transmission of the tennis championship
4 . [uncountable and countable] the parts of a vehicle that take power from the engine to the wheels