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transmission

[trans-mish-uhn, tranz-] / trænsˈmɪʃ ən, trænz- /


NOUN
a mechanism for transmitting power
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Ukraine's energy ministry said "a massive attack on a number of energy facilities" had plunged five regions into darkness and significantly hampered electricity transmission in Kyiv and surrounding region.

From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026

The Lateral Signalling Block is a back-up system used when the automatic signalling or data transmission system fails.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

The proposed limit on shareholder liability would be equal to 20% of each utility’s transmission and distribution equity rate base, which differs based on the size of the grid maintained by each company.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

Wireless power transmission systems and external electronic controllers are commercially established, meaning the team would not need to develop every component from scratch.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

He broadcasts them on five different bands, gives instructions for the next transmission, and plays a bit of an old record.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

Radio transmissions show trouble with communications between the air traffic controller and the pilot, the Boston Globe reported, based on transmissions provided by LiveATC.net.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Such tariffs would make U.S.-made components such as engines and transmissions more expensive, prompting Brazilian manufacturers to “look for other suppliers that are more competitive,” said Paulo Estevam Camargo, president of industry group Simespi.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

Along with paying the fines, the GEO Group agreed to draft plans for avoiding aerosol transmissions at 12 secure and reentry facilities in California, including five detention centers that hold immigrants.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

This means energy from wireless transmissions or other ambient sources could potentially be transformed into usable electricity without relying on conventional diodes or other bulky electronic components.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2026

In the times between transmissions he tried to prepare himself for what he knew was coming.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen


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