transmission – transferring something from one spot to another like: 1. radio signal to a person 2. disease from one person to another

(Pronounced trans-mish-uhn)

To remember the definition of the word transmission, use the following mnemonic:

Transferring a vital message was his mission (transmission). He had to send a radio signal warning of a deadly disease spreading from person to person.

Examples of transmission in a sentence

They took strict measures to limit the transmission of disease in the lab. 

He was rescued when a passing ship received his S.O.S transmission. 

Airborne transmission makes the virus much harder to contain.