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transmission

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


NOUN
a mechanism for transmitting power
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Researchers note the current and future risk of transmission remains low except during summer in the Central Valley and Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Although Ebola patients have to be isolated to avoid transmission, Lame emphasised the importance of individuals' psychological wellbeing, which the Cube helps with.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

It interrogated the criteria of credibility themselves—what makes a teaching trustworthy, what makes a source authoritative, what distinguishes faithful transmission from motivated distortion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The DRC has limited capacity to conduct laboratory tests to confirm the transmission of cases.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“Operates through the explosion of gases in a enclosed space. Power of explosion is exerted on piston and through connecting rod and crankshaft through transmission thence to rear wheels. Got that?”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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