Transmission

/tɹænsmˈɪʃən/

/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/, /tɹænzˈmɪʃən/

Transmission

the act or process of sending out a message

bearing or identified by an assumed (often pen) name

communication by means of transmitted signals

the system that transmits power from the engine to the wheels, allowing the vehicle to change speeds

an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted

the fraction of radiant energy that passes through a substance

the activity of transmitting a signal, a message or a program that is being broadcast on radio or television

Example

Strict biosecurity protocols during FMD outbreaks prevent further transmission.

Strict quarantine measures prevented rinderpest transmission between cattle herds.

Proper cooking and pasteurization help prevent the transmission of brucellosis through food.

Automotive transmissions utilize gearing systems to provide different speed options and optimize engine performance.

Synaptic transmission is a key mechanism underlying learning and memory processes in the brain.

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