Transmits

Transmits is the third-person singular present tense of the verb transmit. To transmit means to send, convey, or cause to pass from one place or thing to another. The term originates from Latin trans- “across” and mittere “to send,” and it has broadened in use as science and technology advanced. The related noun is transmission.

The word is used across several domains. In telecommunications and computing, to transmit refers to sending signals or data through a channel or medium, such as a cable, fiber, or wireless link. In biology and medicine, transmission describes the spread of a pathogen or the conveyance of a signal between organisms or cells. In physics and engineering, transmission can refer to the transfer of energy, such as light, sound, or electromagnetic waves, through a material or space. The specific meaning is guided by the context and the medium involved.

Examples illustrate typical usage. The antenna transmits the radio signal. The virus transmits through close contact. The server transmits data packets to clients. Related terms include transmit (the base form of the verb), transmission (the process or result), and transmitter (the device that sends signals).