retransmission

noun

re·trans·mis·sion (ˌ)rē-tran(t)s-ˈmi-shən

-tranz-

plural retransmissions

: an act, process, or instance of retransmitting something

data retransmission

satellite retransmissions of broadcast signals

TCP/IP retransmission

Examples of retransmission in a Sentence

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That’s because they don’t get paid nearly as much from pay-TV distributors in retransmission fees as the cable networks. —

Alex Sherman, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024 In the golden age of cable, the bundle gave TV networks a highly profitable and stable revenue stream including affiliate, retransmission and advertising fees, in some cases packaged with broadband and cell phone services. —

Jonathan Bing, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024 In addition to providing an audio retransmission system similar to the B&W, the JBL TOUR PRO 3 has a touch screen built into the charge case. —

New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2024 But the latest retransmission dispute between DirecTV and Disney is about more than the fees that pay-TV providers provide for airing broadcasters' programming channels. —

Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for retransmission

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of retransmission was in 1788

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“Retransmission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retransmission. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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