1
as in to spread
to cause (something) to pass from one to another
sneezing and coughing can transmit disease
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2
as in to send
to cause to go or be taken from one place to another
I'll transmit this information over the airwaves
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3
as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
transmitted the deed of his house to his lawyer
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Ground stations are the vital link for transmitting data to and from orbit and are especially crucial for operating and controlling satellites.
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Michael Sheetz, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024
In 1957: Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite in orbit, transmitted signals back to Earth for the first time, marking the beginning of the Space Age.
—The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
Imagining The Possibilities • Oil rigs transmitting critical data in real time, optimizing operations and safety while minimizing environmental impact.
—Ed Fox, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
It’s transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water.
—Fatma Khaled, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
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Michael Sheetz, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024
In 1957: Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite in orbit, transmitted signals back to Earth for the first time, marking the beginning of the Space Age.
—The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2024
Imagining The Possibilities • Oil rigs transmitting critical data in real time, optimizing operations and safety while minimizing environmental impact.
—Ed Fox, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
It’s transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water.
—Fatma Khaled, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Transmit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmit. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.
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