transmission
/tɹænsˈmɪʃən/
transmission
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Definition
The act of transmitting, e.g. data (signals) or electric power.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin transmissionem (accusative of transmissio), from transmittere.
Example Sentences
- "Any vehicle with an internal combustion engine needs a transmission that can alter the gear ratio (engine RPM to wheel RPM) as the vehicle's speed changes."
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