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trans·mit Listen to audio/trænsˈmɪt/ verb
trans·mits; trans·mit·ted; trans·mit·ting
1 : to send (information, sound, etc.) in the form of electrical signals to a radio, television, computer, etc. [+ obj] The technology allows data to be transmitted by cellular phones. transmitting and receiving radio signals [no obj] The radio transmits on two different frequencies.
2 [+ obj] : to give or pass (information, values, etc.) from one person to another
the different ways that people transmit their values/opinions/knowledge
3 [+ obj] : to cause (a virus, disease, etc.) to be given to others
insects that transmit diseases The disease is transmitted by sexual contact.
4 [+ obj] : to allow (light, heat, etc.) to pass through
Glass transmits light.
— trans·mit·ta·ble Listen to audio /trænsˈmɪtəbəl/ adjective [more transmittable; most transmittable]
transmittable [=transmissible] diseases

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