transmission
The act of moving something from one place or person to another.
The act or process of sending, passing, or conveying something from one place, person, or thing to another.
When a disease moves from one person or animal to another.
The process by which a disease or infection is passed from one person, animal, or place to another.
The part of a car that sends power from the engine to the wheels so it can move and change speed.
A system in a vehicle that transmits power from the engine to the wheels, enabling movement at different speeds.
When radio, TV, or other signals are sent to be received far away.
The act of sending radio, television, or other signals over a distance for reception elsewhere.
- Base: transmission
- Plural: transmission, transmissions
data transmission
1Sending digital information
When information is sent from one computer or device to another.
- High-speed data transmission is essential for video streaming.
- The company upgraded its network for faster data transmission.
disease transmission
1Spread of illness between organisms
When sickness moves from one person or animal to another.
- Public health measures aim to reduce disease transmission.
- Mosquito nets help prevent disease transmission.
live transmission
1Real-time broadcast event
A program or event shown on TV, radio, or online as it happens.
- We watched a live transmission of the ceremony.
- The live transmission was seen by millions around the world.
automatic transmission
1Self-shifting car gearbox
A system in a car that changes gears by itself.
- My new car has an automatic transmission, so it's easier to drive in traffic.
- Automatic transmissions are common in the United States.
automatic transmission
2Self-shifting vehicle power system
A car system that changes gears by itself without the driver moving a gear stick.
- She prefers cars with automatic transmissions.
- Automatic transmissions are common in the United States.
manual transmission
1Car gear system operated by hand and foot
A car system where you change gears yourself using a stick and clutch pedal.
- I learned to drive on a car with a manual transmission.
- Manual transmission cars are less common in some countries now.
manual transmission
2Driver-shifted vehicle power system
A car system where the driver changes gears using a clutch and gear stick.
- Learning to drive with a manual transmission can be challenging.
- Manual transmissions are more common in Europe.