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transmission

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


NOUN
a mechanism for transmitting power
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Emissions occur at every stage, from extracting gas held underground, to processing, transmission and distribution.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

Researchers suggest that healthcare professionals should exercise caution when prescribing these medications during periods of increased viral transmission.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

Schulman, who took over as Verizon’s CEO just over a year ago, has moved to strike deals with artificial-intelligence companies that want access to fiber for data transmission.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026

“We continue to see risks of a larger oil shock. The transmission through trade balances, inflation and monetary-policy constraints should increasingly differentiate regional currencies,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

The DeSoto, strictly an island car for more than a decade, had been purchased by Ishmael’s father fifteen years before, a four-speed with a semiautomatic transmission, hypoid rear axle, and column shift.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

Radio transmissions show trouble with communications between the air traffic controller and the pilot, the Boston Globe reported, based on transmissions provided by LiveATC.net.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Such tariffs would make U.S.-made components such as engines and transmissions more expensive, prompting Brazilian manufacturers to “look for other suppliers that are more competitive,” said Paulo Estevam Camargo, president of industry group Simespi.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

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

This means energy from wireless transmissions or other ambient sources could potentially be transformed into usable electricity without relying on conventional diodes or other bulky electronic components.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2026

I’ve concentrated only on the gene’s last few transmissions.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides


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