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transmit
[trans-mit, tranz-]
verb (used with object)
to send or forward, as to a recipient or destination; dispatch; convey.
to communicate, as information or news.
Synonyms: bearto pass or spread (disease, infection, etc.) to another.
to pass on (a genetic characteristic) from parent to offspring.
The mother transmitted her red hair to her daughter.
Physics.
to cause (light, heat, sound, etc.) to pass through a medium.
to convey or pass along (an impulse, force, motion, etc.).
to permit (light, heat, etc.) to pass through.
Glass transmits light.
Radio and Television., to emit (electromagnetic waves).
verb (used without object)
to send a signal by wire, radio, or television waves.
to pass on a right or obligation to heirs or descendants.
transmit
/ trænzˈmɪt /
verb
(tr) to pass or cause to go from one place or person to another; transfer
(tr) to pass on or impart (a disease, infection, etc)
(tr) to hand down to posterity
(tr; usually passive) to pass (an inheritable characteristic) from parent to offspring
to allow the passage of (particles, energy, etc)
radio waves are transmitted through the atmosphere
to send out (signals) by means of radio waves or along a transmission line
to broadcast (a radio or television programme)
(tr) to transfer (a force, motion, power, etc) from one part of a mechanical system to another
Other Word Forms
- transmittable adjective
- transmittible adjective
- nontransmittible adjective
- pretransmit verb (used with object)
- retransmit verb (used with object)
- untransmitted adjective
- transmittal noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of transmit1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Such patches could be used for home monitoring by transmitting data to the patient’s doctor, the researchers said.
President John Quincy Adams had urged Americans to undertake scientific research and return “light for light,” transmitting discoveries in response to those from Europe.
Russian operators are also missing certain sensors built into the drill that transmit real-time information about rock layers, fluids and the drill’s position.
Donald is described as a natural introvert by those who know him well, but they say he also carries an air of assurance which he transmits to his players.
Glasner's animated touchline energy transmits itself to a team with class in all areas, and one fully deserving of its current lofty position in the table.
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