B2nounformalhealthtechnology
US/trænzˈmɪʃ.ən/
UK/trænzˈmɪʃ.ən/
the passing of something, such as a disease, signal or information, from one person or place to another
In context
Washing your hands reduces the transmission of many common diseases.
The match was interrupted by a problem with the TV transmission.
Data transmission is much faster on the new network.
Words that go with transmission
noun + preposition
- transmission of diseaseClean water helps to stop the transmission of disease.
- risk of transmissionMasks lower the risk of transmission in crowded buses.
noun + noun
- data transmissionFiber cables allow very fast data transmission.
adjective + noun
- live transmissionThe live transmission of the concert reached millions of viewers.
- human-to-human transmissionScientists confirmed human-to-human transmission of the new virus.