transmission

[trænzˈmɪʃən]

transmission Definition

• 1. the process of sending or passing something from one person, place, or thing to another
• 2. the mechanism by which power is transmitted from an engine to the wheels of a vehicle
• 3. the gears and other components inside a vehicle that transmit power from the engine to the wheels

Using transmission: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "transmission" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The transmission of the virus can be prevented by wearing masks.

• Example

  The radio station has a weak transmission in this area.

• Example

  The car's transmission needs to be repaired.

• Example

  The company is working on a new transmission system for their products.

transmission Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for transmission

• transfer
• conveyance
• broadcast
• telecast
• communication

Antonyms for transmission

• reception
• absorption

Idioms Using transmission

• get the transmission

  to understand or receive a message or signal

  Example

  I couldn't get the transmission from the radio because of the static.

• in transmission

  while being broadcasted or sent

  Example

  The audio quality was poor in transmission, but it was clear in the recording.

• lost in transmission

  a message or signal that was not received or understood correctly

  Example

  I think my email got lost in transmission because I haven't received a response yet.

Phrases with transmission

• manual transmission

  a type of transmission in a vehicle where the driver manually changes gears using a clutch pedal and gear shift

  Example

  He prefers driving a car with manual transmission over automatic.

• automatic transmission

  a type of transmission in a vehicle where the gears change automatically without the need for a clutch pedal and gear shift

  Example

  Most cars nowadays come with automatic transmission as standard.

• transmission belt

  a belt that transmits power from one pulley to another

  Example

  The factory uses a transmission belt to move products along the assembly line.

Origins of transmission

from Latin 'transmissio', meaning 'a sending across'

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Summary: transmission in Brief

The term 'transmission' [trænzˈmɪʃən] refers to the process of sending or passing something from one person, place, or thing to another. It can also refer to the mechanism by which power is transmitted from an engine to the wheels of a vehicle, including the gears and other components. Examples include 'The transmission of the virus can be prevented by wearing masks,' and 'The car's transmission needs to be repaired.' Phrases like 'manual transmission' and 'automatic transmission' denote different types of vehicle transmissions, while idioms like 'get the transmission' and 'lost in transmission' refer to understanding or receiving messages or signals.