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transmission

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


NOUN
a mechanism for transmitting power
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The discoveries came after explosions had temporarily stopped power transmission in both areas.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

"Underground excavations have compromised ground stability, placing substations, transformers, pylons and transmission towers at risk," City Power spokesman Isaac Mangena said.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

The fire started at a tower where Edison had installed safety equipment on an unconnected transmission line, but the equipment was broken the night it ignited, according to court filings.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

The Morgan Stanley chart shows “the first indications of market transmission in selected commodities and company disclosures.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

And the transmission of data was virtually free.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman

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

Across the frequencies examined, the study ruled out transmissions stronger than roughly 10-110 watts, comparable to the power consumption of a typical household appliance.

From Science Daily Jun. 23, 2026

The inconsistent purity of the copper could garble transmissions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

This setup reduces Nebius’ dependence on building new grid transmissions and shortens the timeline to power its facilities, the company said.

From Barron's May 21, 2026

This means the Hab itself would block any transmissions if the lander were inside.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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