transmission
[trænzˈmɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: transmissions / transmissões
transmissão
1. The act of sending or passing something from one place or person to another
The transmission of data over the internet is instantaneous.
A transmissão de dados pela internet é instantânea.
2. The broadcasting of a program or signal
The live transmission of the concert was watched by millions.
A transmissão ao vivo do concerto foi assistida por milhões.
3. The system in a vehicle that transfers power from the engine to the wheels
The car needs a new transmission after 200,000 miles.
O carro precisa de uma transmissão nova após 320.000 quilômetros.
4. The passing of something (such as disease, traits, or information) from one generation or organism to another
The transmission of genetic traits occurs through DNA.
A transmissão de características genéticas ocorre através do DNA.
Related Idioms & Phrases
transmission line - linha de transmissão
automatic transmission - transmissão automática
manual transmission - transmissão manual
disease transmission - transmissão de doença
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