Transmit
verb
To send or pass something on from one place or person to another.
The satellite was used to transmit live coverage of the event around the world.
Often appears as...
- transmit a message
- transmit information
verb
To cause a disease to be spread to others.
Mosquitoes can transmit malaria to humans.
Often appears as...
- transmit a disease
- transmit an infection
verb
To pass or spread on to a descendant or offspring.
Certain traits are transmitted from parents to children through genes.
Often appears as...
- transmit traits
- transmit characteristics
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Academic
verb
To communicate or express a quality or feeling.
Her smile transmitted a sense of warmth and kindness.
Often appears as...
- transmit warmth
- transmit feeling
verb
To transfer or carry (electricity or heat) from one place to another.
Some materials can transmit electricity.
Often appears as...
- transmit electricity
- transmit heat
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Technical
verb
To send or pass something on from one place or person to another.
The satellite was used to transmit live coverage of the event around the world.
Often appears as...
- transmit a message
- transmit information
verb
To cause a disease to be spread to others.
Mosquitoes can transmit malaria to humans.
Often appears as...
- transmit a disease
- transmit an infection
verb
To pass or spread on to a descendant or offspring.
Certain traits are transmitted from parents to children through genes.
Often appears as...
- transmit traits
- transmit characteristics
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To communicate or express a quality or feeling.
Her smile transmitted a sense of warmth and kindness.
Often appears as...
- transmit warmth
- transmit feeling
verb
To transfer or carry (electricity or heat) from one place to another.
Some materials can transmit electricity.
Often appears as...
- transmit electricity
- transmit heat
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Communication Tech
Often used when discussing the sending of data or signals in telecommunications and technology.
The radio tower transmits signals to the surrounding area.
Pro Tip 2/2Distance Immaterial
Indicates the ability to send something across any distance, whether short or long.
You can transmit a document electronically to another continent instantly.
Pro Tip 1/2Communication Tech
Often used when discussing the sending of data or signals in telecommunications and technology.
The radio tower transmits signals to the surrounding area.
Pro Tip 2/2Distance Immaterial
Indicates the ability to send something across any distance, whether short or long.
You can transmit a document electronically to another continent instantly.
Pro Tip 1/2Communication Tech
Often used when discussing the sending of data or signals in telecommunications and technology.
The radio tower transmits signals to the surrounding area.
Pro Tip 2/2Distance Immaterial
Indicates the ability to send something across any distance, whether short or long.
You can transmit a document electronically to another continent instantly.
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The loathsome, lethal...
Turns out we don't really like that too much. In fact, humans hate mosquitos so much that we spend billions of dollars worldwide to keep them away from us -- from citronella candles to bug sprays to heavy-duty agricultural pesticides. But it's not just that mosquitos are annoying, they're also deadly. Mosquitos can transmit everything from malaria to yellow fever
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Will we ever be able to...
nor does it exactly transmit across space, like intangible information. It seems to do a little of both. Quantum physics gives us a strange new vision for all the matter in our universe as collections of fragile information. And quantum teleportation reveals new ways to influence this fragility.
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How smart are...
orangutans have adapted to a life high in the rain forest canopies. Many of the skills they learn are transmitted through the special bond they have with their mothers, the most extended in the animal kingdom next to humans. Orangutan mothers usually give birth to one baby at a time,
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John Bohannon: Dance vs....
because you still have to transmit that knowledge to other people. I have a Ph.D in molecular biology. I still barely understand what most scientists are talking about. So as my friend was trying to explain that experiment, it seemed like the more he said, the less I understood.
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The real meaning of soul...
hidden right underneath the bridge which transmits the vibration of the strings to the body of the instrument the soul is what allows the violin to resonate to reach out into the world what then if we were to reach out to if we were to let
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How Do Satellites Help...
beyond we've also been able to use space to help better connect us on earth satellite communication first allowed us to communicate over huge geographical distances through transmitting and receiving audio and video through radio waves
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The surprising reason...
it secretes more cytokines, which trigger two responses. First, the vagus nerve, which runs through the body into the brain, quickly transmits the information to the brain stem, passing near an important area of pain processing.
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How does your body...
Painkillers, like ibuprofen, block the production of compounds that help the body transmit pain signals. As more drug molecules accumulate, the pain-cancelling affect increases, reaching a maximum within about one or two hours.
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The truth about bats -...
or be unable to fly, are more likely to be encountered by people. So a good way to protect yourself is to protect bats as well, keeping them healthy, protecting their habitats, and reducing their risk of transmitting disease.
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Circumcision PIPE National...
cosa tradition holds that foreskins must be buried to keep sorcerers from using them in witchcraft the surgeon is also careful to clean the blade to reduce the risk of transmitting diseases such as aids
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The loathsome, lethal...
Turns out we don't really like that too much. In fact, humans hate mosquitos so much that we spend billions of dollars worldwide to keep them away from us -- from citronella candles to bug sprays to heavy-duty agricultural pesticides. But it's not just that mosquitos are annoying, they're also deadly. Mosquitos can transmit everything from malaria to yellow fever
Video examples
Will we ever be able to...
nor does it exactly transmit across space, like intangible information. It seems to do a little of both. Quantum physics gives us a strange new vision for all the matter in our universe as collections of fragile information. And quantum teleportation reveals new ways to influence this fragility.
Video examples
How smart are...
orangutans have adapted to a life high in the rain forest canopies. Many of the skills they learn are transmitted through the special bond they have with their mothers, the most extended in the animal kingdom next to humans. Orangutan mothers usually give birth to one baby at a time,
Video examples
John Bohannon: Dance vs....
because you still have to transmit that knowledge to other people. I have a Ph.D in molecular biology. I still barely understand what most scientists are talking about. So as my friend was trying to explain that experiment, it seemed like the more he said, the less I understood.
Video examples
The real meaning of soul...
hidden right underneath the bridge which transmits the vibration of the strings to the body of the instrument the soul is what allows the violin to resonate to reach out into the world what then if we were to reach out to if we were to let
Video examples
How Do Satellites Help...
beyond we've also been able to use space to help better connect us on earth satellite communication first allowed us to communicate over huge geographical distances through transmitting and receiving audio and video through radio waves
Video examples
The surprising reason...
it secretes more cytokines, which trigger two responses. First, the vagus nerve, which runs through the body into the brain, quickly transmits the information to the brain stem, passing near an important area of pain processing.
Video examples
How does your body...
Painkillers, like ibuprofen, block the production of compounds that help the body transmit pain signals. As more drug molecules accumulate, the pain-cancelling affect increases, reaching a maximum within about one or two hours.
Video examples
The truth about bats -...
or be unable to fly, are more likely to be encountered by people. So a good way to protect yourself is to protect bats as well, keeping them healthy, protecting their habitats, and reducing their risk of transmitting disease.
Video examples
Circumcision PIPE National...
cosa tradition holds that foreskins must be buried to keep sorcerers from using them in witchcraft the surgeon is also careful to clean the blade to reduce the risk of transmitting diseases such as aids
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James Nachtwey
American Photographer
If there is something occurring that is so bad that it could be considered a crime against humanity, it has to be transmitted with anguish, with pain, and create an impact in people - upset them, shake them up, wake them out of their everyday routine.
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Nikola Tesla
Inventor
We wind a simple ring of iron with coils; we establish the connections to the generator, and with wonder and delight we note the effects of strange forces which we bring into play, which allow us to transform, to transmit and direct energy at will.
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Weyes Blood
American Musician
Good singing is learning how to transmit learning musical information with your voice in a way that everybody can relate to. But as a woman you just get a lot of criticism because everyone sees you like a raw lump of clay that needs some help.
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Jerome Powell
American Public Servant
In a world of global trade and integrated capital markets, it is natural for economic and financial shocks and policy actions to be transmitted across borders.
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Yuri Milner
Russian Businessman
When you have a few billion people connected with screens, not voice... screens are important. You can transmit a thousand times more information.
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Romeo Santos
American Musician
I try to transmit emotion and soul in my voice, but my true passion has always been writing. I feel more like a writer than anything else.
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Patricia Hill Collins
American Educator
Women gain social influence through their roles as mothers, transmitters of culture, and parents for the next generation.
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Jessica Walter
American Actress
When I read a script, I have to see the funny, and if I can see it's funny, it helps me to be able to transmit that.
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Henri Bergson
French Philosopher
I see plainly how external images influence the image that I call my body: they transmit movement to it.
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Raphael Varane
French Athlete
I try to transmit calmness and motivation to my team-mates.
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James Nachtwey
American Photographer
If there is something occurring that is so bad that it could be considered a crime against humanity, it has to be transmitted with anguish, with pain, and create an impact in people - upset them, shake them up, wake them out of their everyday routine.
Quote examples
Nikola Tesla
Inventor
We wind a simple ring of iron with coils; we establish the connections to the generator, and with wonder and delight we note the effects of strange forces which we bring into play, which allow us to transform, to transmit and direct energy at will.
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Weyes Blood
American Musician
Good singing is learning how to transmit learning musical information with your voice in a way that everybody can relate to. But as a woman you just get a lot of criticism because everyone sees you like a raw lump of clay that needs some help.
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Jerome Powell
American Public Servant
In a world of global trade and integrated capital markets, it is natural for economic and financial shocks and policy actions to be transmitted across borders.
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Yuri Milner
Russian Businessman
When you have a few billion people connected with screens, not voice... screens are important. You can transmit a thousand times more information.
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Romeo Santos
American Musician
I try to transmit emotion and soul in my voice, but my true passion has always been writing. I feel more like a writer than anything else.
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Patricia Hill Collins
American Educator
Women gain social influence through their roles as mothers, transmitters of culture, and parents for the next generation.
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Jessica Walter
American Actress
When I read a script, I have to see the funny, and if I can see it's funny, it helps me to be able to transmit that.
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Henri Bergson
French Philosopher
I see plainly how external images influence the image that I call my body: they transmit movement to it.
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Raphael Varane
French Athlete
I try to transmit calmness and motivation to my team-mates.
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