Synonyms for

Transmitting

Verb / træˈnsmɪtɪŋ / Another word for transmitting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Transmitting means to send something from one place to another, especially through a radio or television signal.

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Common collocations

  • transmitting data
  • transmitting signals
  • transmitting information
  • transmitting messages
  • transmitting power
  • transmitting sound
  • transmitting disease

Word family

adjective transmittable

Usage note

This word often implies sending something over a distance or through a medium, such as signals or data. Be mindful of the context; 'transmitting' can also refer to the spread of disease.

Example sentences

  1. I am transmitting a message to my friend.
  2. The television station is transmitting the football game live.
  3. The radio is transmitting music from the concert.
  4. The satellite is transmitting data back to Earth.
  5. The telephone is transmitting the sound of my voice to the person on the other end.

Quotes

  • Communication is not just words, communication is architecture. —Christopher Alexander
  • The medium is the message. —Marshall McLuhan
  • The art of communication is the language of leadership. —James Humes

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