Transmission — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /tran(t)s-ˈmi-shən/ trans·mis·sion

Meaning & Definition of Transmission

Transmission (noun)

  1. an act, process, or instance of transmitting
  2. the passage of radio waves in the space between transmitting and receiving stations; also, the act or process of transmitting by radio or television
  3. an assembly of parts including the speed-changing gears and the driveshaft by which the power is transmitted from an engine to a live axle; also, the speed-changing gears in such an assembly

Transmission (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in spread, propagation

    similar: propagation, spread, broadcasting, circulation, dissemination, distribution, advertising, announcement, annunciation, communication, declaration, enunciation, notification, proclamation, promotion, promulgation, propaganda, publicity, syndication, advent, appearance, arrival, debut, emergence, manufacture, printing, production, coming out, issuing, publication, publishing, putting out, release
    opposite: censorship, suppression

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Transmission

The most common words with a similar meaning to Transmission:

propagation, spread, broadcasting, circulation, dissemination, distribution, advertising, announcement, annunciation, communication, declaration, enunciation, notification, proclamation, promotion, promulgation, propaganda, publicity, syndication, advent, appearance, arrival, debut, emergence, manufacture, printing, production, coming out, issuing, publication, publishing, putting out, release

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Transmission

Words with the opposite meaning of Transmission:

censorship, suppression

Word Forms of Transmission

Derived words: transmissive (adjective), transmissivity (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Transmission

Middle French, from Latin transmission-, transmissio, from transmittere to transmit

First known use: 1611

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Transmission

Words & Phrases Containing Transmission

automatic transmission, manual transmission

Frequently Asked Questions about Transmission

What does "Transmission" mean?

"Transmission" means an act, process, or instance of transmitting. As a noun, it is defined as: an act, process, or instance of transmitting.

What is another word for "Transmission"?

Other words for "Transmission" include propagation, spread, broadcasting, circulation, dissemination, distribution, advertising and announcement. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Transmission" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Transmission"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Transmission". Common alternatives include propagation, spread, broadcasting, circulation, dissemination, distribution, advertising, announcement, annunciation and communication.

What is the opposite of "Transmission"?

Antonyms of "Transmission" include censorship and suppression.

Is "Transmission" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Transmission" is a noun.

Is "Transmission" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Transmission" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Transmission"?

"Transmission" is pronounced /tran(t)s-ˈmi-shən/ and divided into syllables as trans·mis·sion.

What is the origin of the word "Transmission"?

"Transmission" comes from Middle French, from Latin transmission-, transmissio, from transmittere to transmit. First known use: 1611.