TRANSMISSION Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

transmission

noun

Definition of transmission

as in propagation

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Recent Examples of transmission Jeffrey Peterson was found guilty on 10 counts of threatening to murder the officials and 10 counts of interstate transmission of threats to injure. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Using a new technique called transmission strings, a team of scientists mapped the contours of the atmosphere of WASP-17b. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The ministry said there was no evidence of community transmission, as all cases were linked to the first patient and the individuals had been in quarantine. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 Per guidelines established to prevent the transmission of bird flu to wildlife or humans, Jackie’s remains were cremated. — Allison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for transmission

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Noun

After his topological analysis of the jersey knit, Shimamoto used moves from basic knot theory to design a knittable stitch in which defect propagation can still happen but not endlessly.

— Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026
This unique propagation gives rise to wave trajectories with directional rotation, or handedness, which dictates whether paths rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of propagation

Noun

Small cameras measuring less than a millimeter in scale capture changes in the skin caused by contact and analyze the distribution of forces acting on the arm.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026
Its bankers are mapping distribution lines for key products, from submarines and missiles to aircraft, to identify suppliers that may lack the capital or capacity to meet rising demand, according to Petno.

— Hugh Son, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of distribution

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These aircraft maintain communication links between national leadership and nuclear forces, including ballistic missile submarines.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Major countries and corporations are rushing to develop their own proprietary communications constellations.

— Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of communication

Noun

But the dissemination of even sensationalized knowledge could be vital for the political participation of ordinary people.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
The staggering pace and scale of social media as a tool of dissemination; 3.

— Janelle Ash , Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of dissemination

Noun

In April, the Senate Leadership Fund announced a record $342 million advertising program across eight states designed to protect the GOP majority and expand the map.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
In fact, his language has been so thoroughly absorbed by advertising, fashion, design, merchandising, that all visual culture arguably owes him a debt.

— Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of advertising

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This can then affect atmospheric circulation patterns, which affect climate across the world.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026
In the 60 days since de la Espriella became president, Bula said, security forces reported 32,029 arrests, the seizure of over 135 tons of narcotic drugs and the removal of 3,414 firearms from circulation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

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