Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

means-of-transmission

noun

/miːnz əv trænˈsmɪʃən/

Definition

The methods or channels through which something is conveyed or communicated.

Examples

One common means-of-transmission for viruses is direct contact with an infected person.
The internet has become a primary means-of-transmission for news and information.
In epidemiology, understanding the means-of-transmission of a disease helps in its control and prevention.

Meaning

In the context of communication or disease, means-of-transmission refers to how information, signals, or pathogens are transferred from one entity to another.