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transmission

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


NOUN
a mechanism for transmitting power
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Vessel tracks were constructed by connecting AIS transmission segments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Investigators found that the fire was ignited when equipment failed on a decades-old PG&E transmission line.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Utilities are expanding multiyear spending plans to build transmission lines, upgrade substations and procure transformers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

According to the World Health Organization, climate change -- through increased rainfall, temperatures and humidity -- can in some cases accelerate malaria transmission by enabling mosquitoes to breed faster.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

He had decided to replace the transmission in his truck and called over his mechanic friend, Jimmy Hunter, to help.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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