Definition: The act of transmitting, e.g. data or electric power.
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look!
Today we’re tackling a word that pops up in lots of places – “transmission.” The dictionary gives us a good start, saying it's "the act of transmitting," like sending something along. But what does
that
really mean?
Think about it this way: imagine you're telling a friend a secret. You’re
transmitting
that secret to them – you're passing it on! That’s one kind of transmission.
Now, let's zoom out a little. A car has a transmission. It's like the gears inside that make the wheels turn when you press the gas pedal. The transmission
transmits
the power from the engine to the wheels – it’s moving energy along!
And computers? They constantly transmit data - information, pictures, sounds – across wires and through the air! It's like a digital message passing between devices.
So, "transmission" means
to send something from one place or person to another
. It’s about movement, whether it’s of information, energy, or even just a good idea!
Does that make sense? Any questions before we move on?