Transmission

Process of conveying something from one place to another.

transmittal conveyance

Transmission refers to the act or process of conveying something from one place, person, or thing to another. It can also refer to a device that sends electrical power or signals.

Pronunciation

/trænzˈmɪʃən/

Etymology

From Latin transmissio(n-), from transmittre 'to send across, transmit', from trans- + mittere 'to send'.

Explain Like I’m 5

Transmission is like sending a message - it's how information or things move from one place to another, like radio waves carrying music or a delivery truck bringing packages.

Fun Facts

The word 'transmission' comes from the Latin word 'transmittere,' meaning 'to send
' Early radio transmissions were often crackly and difficult to understand
Modern data transmission uses complex coding to ensure accuracy

FAQ

What is transmission? It's the process of conveying something from one place to another
What are some examples? Radio waves, mail delivery, and data transfer are all forms of transmission
How does it work? It depends on the method
radio uses waves, mail uses vehicles, and data uses cables or wireless signals

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

transfer communication delivery

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

communication process

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

broadcast data transfer email

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

network system

Indexes

process technology

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