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transmission

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


NOUN
a mechanism for transmitting power
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COVID-19 transmission occurred when an infected person breathed out droplets and very small particles that contained the virus.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

However, regional grid operator PJM Interconnection conducted studies suggesting the plant might not be able to fully connect to the grid until 2031, given a massive backlog of new energy projects and necessary transmission upgrades.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Much of that momentum reflects enthusiasm around the company’s recent pivot toward optical connectivity, which is in high demand in AI data centers where high-speed data transmission is crucial.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

The Andes strain is associated primarily with parts of Chile and Argentina, where the trip originated, and is the only known hantavirus strain capable of human-to-human transmission.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

By 9:30 in the morning, the two men had dismantled Walter's truck, completely removing the transmission.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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