transmit
To send or convey from one person, place, or system to another
Examples
In a meeting
“The sensors transmit data to the cloud every five seconds for real-time monitoring.”
Over coffee
“My router can't transmit signal to the basement without a booster.”
Why this word
send
Transmit implies passing something through a medium or system, while send is general delivery
transfer
Transfer suggests moving from one place to another; transmit emphasizes the conveyance process itself
communicate
Communicate focuses on information exchange; transmit can apply to signals, diseases, or physical phenomena
Usage tip
Standard technical term for sending data, signals, or information. More precise than 'send' in technical contexts, especially for wireless or electronic communication.
Etymology
Latin transmittere from trans- (across) + mittere (to send)
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