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transmitting

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //tɹænsˈmɪtɪŋ// UK //tɹænsmˈɪtɪŋ// trans·mit·ting

v. sending a signal, message, or illness from one person or place to another. You use this when talking about radio waves, data, or even spreading a cold.

v. the present participle of 'transmit'; refers to the act of broadcasting a signal, conveying information, or passing a pathogen between hosts.


SIMPLE

The tower is transmitting a signal to the local area.

CONTEXTUAL

The satellite is currently transmitting high-resolution images of the storm back to the research station.

COMPLEX

By transmitting data over encrypted channels, the firm ensures that sensitive client information remains protected from interception during the migration process.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the continuous tense or as a gerund; takes a direct object when describing the content being sent.

Pitfall

transmitting of the datatransmitting the dataWhen used as a gerund, it takes a direct object without 'of' unless it is preceded by 'the' and functions as a full noun.

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