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transmission

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


NOUN
a mechanism for transmitting power
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“The first payment is due in a couple days,” said Garza, 42 years old, who lives on 3½ acres of land in Victoria, Texas, and has also dealt with transmission problems with his Jeep.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The jab is not effective at preventing the transmission of bacteria between people.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Likewise, increased AI demand means the potential expansion of ultrahigh voltage, or UHV, transmission lines, which are widely used in other nations like China.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

While these animals often show no signs of illness, the tapeworm can cause severe disease in domestic dogs and humans if transmission occurs.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

A Kawasaki four by four, powered by a 400cc engine with automatic transmission.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz




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