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transmission

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


NOUN
a mechanism for transmitting power
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“It requires the government to face down the monopoly that is State Grid, which controls more than 90% of the country’s electricity transmission and distribution.”

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

This suggests very few of these cases were caused by mother-to-child transmission.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Vessel tracks were constructed by connecting AIS transmission segments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The company has previously said that safety is its top priority and that it does not believe maintenance on its transmission lines suffered before the Eaton fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz




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