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transmission

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


NOUN
a mechanism for transmitting power
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The strategy wasn’t simply to keep Ebola out of the U.S. but to stop transmission at the source.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

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

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

That connection is important because mGluR1 has already been linked to synaptic transmission, the communication between neurons.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

“I am in a plane with a pilot who is—he can’t fly. And I don’t know how to fly. Help me. Help ...” He turned his mike off without ending transmission properly.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen




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