Synonyms for transmission
trænsˈmɪʃ ən, trænz-trans·mis·sion

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1. transmission, transmittal, transmittingnoun

   the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted

   Synonyms:
   contagion, transmittance, transmitting, transmission system, infection, transmittal

2. transmissionnoun

   communication by means of transmitted signals

   Synonyms:
   contagion, transmittance, transmitting, transmission system, infection, transmittal

3. transmittance, transmissionnoun

   the fraction of radiant energy that passes through a substance

   Synonyms:
   transmittance, transmission system, transmitting, contagion, infection, transmittal

4. infection, contagion, transmissionnoun

   an incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted

   Synonyms:
   contagious disease, transmittance, contagion, transmittal, infection, transmitting, transmission system

5. transmission, transmission systemnoun

   the gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axle

   Synonyms:
   contagion, transmittance, transmitting, transmission system, infection, transmittal

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1. • Coefficient
   • Communication
   • Gear
   • Incident
   • Sending

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. transmissionnoun

   Synonyms:
   transferrence, transmittal, transfusion

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1. List of paraphrases for "transmission":

   transmittal, transaxle, transmitted, transmit, transmitting, transfer, forwarding, propeller, gearbox, transport, wheelhouse, transmittance, broadcast, transportation, pass-through, transmissions, broadcasting, streaming, spread, conveying, forwarded, dissemination, contagion, carriage, passing, tranny, communication, tx, handing-over, delivery

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1. Jeremy Farrar:

   Wuhan is a major hub and with travel being a huge part of the fast-approaching Chinese New Year, the concern level must remain high, it is probable that we are looking at patients being affected over a number of days from multiple animal sources and with some degree of human-to-human transmission.

2. Andres Garchitorena:

   In Australia, it seems more to be a terrestrial transmission whereas in Africa, for example, the strain is very different and is mostly transmitted through aquatic ecosystems.

3. Michael Ryan:

   I would hate to think that we would create an impression that there's a problem with our food or there's a problem with our food chains, there is no evidence that food or the food chain is participating in transmission of this virus, and people should feel comfortable and feel safe.

4. David Rosenthal:

   Patients who have HIV can certainly have sex. What's important is that they do several things to decrease the risk of transmission.

5. The CDC:

   Although how we understand transmission occurs has shifted, the ways to prevent infection with this virus have not, all prevention measures that CDC recommends remain effective for these forms of transmission.