What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
transmission
Example
The transmission of data over the internet is very fast. [transmission: noun]
Example
The virus can be transmitted through contact with an infected person. [transmitted: verb]
transfer
Example
I need to transfer money from my savings account to my checking account. [transfer: verb]
Example
The company offered me a transfer to their office in another state. [transfer: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Transfer is more commonly used than transmission in everyday language. Transfer is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while transmission is more specific and often used in technical or medical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between transmission and transfer?
Both transmission and transfer can be used in formal and informal contexts, but transmission may be more technical and therefore more formal in some situations.
