Transmission vs. Translation — What's the Difference?

The passing of a trait or disease from one generation to another.

The conversion of something from one form or medium into another.

The act of sending signals or power across a distance.

The process of rendering text or speech from one language into another.

Broadcasting a signal, message, or program across radio or television.

The adaptation of something into a new form, such as a film adaptation of a book.

The mechanism by which power is transferred in a machine.

A written or spoken rendering of the meaning of a word or text in another language.

The conveyance of electricity along power lines.

The interpretation of the meaning of a text and the subsequent production of an equivalent text.

The action or process of transmitting something or the state of being transmitted

Translation is the communication of the meaning of a source-language text by means of an equivalent target-language text. The English language draws a terminological distinction (which does not exist in every language) between translating (a written text) and interpreting (oral or signed communication between users of different languages); under this distinction, translation can begin only after the appearance of writing within a language community.

The mechanism by which power is transmitted from an engine to the axle in a motor vehicle

The act or process of translating, especially from one language into another.

The act or process of transmitting.

The state of being translated.

The fact of being transmitted.

A translated version of a text.

Something, such as a message, that is transmitted.

(Physics) Motion of a body in which every point of the body moves parallel to and the same distance as every other point of the body.

An assembly, as in a motor vehicle, that transmits power from an engine to a driving axle, usually having a manually or automatically adjustable mechanism to control the balance of power and speed. Also called gearbox.

(Biology) The process by which messenger RNA directs the amino acid sequence of a growing polypeptide during protein synthesis.

The sending of a signal, picture, or other information from a transmitter.

The act of translating, in its various senses:

The act of transmitting, e.g. data or electric power.

The conversion of text from one language to another.

The fact of being transmitted.

(translation studies) The discipline or study of translating written language (as opposed to interpretation, which concerns itself with spoken language).

Something that is transmitted, such as a message, picture, or a disease; the sending of such a thing.

The conversion of something from one form or medium to another.

(biology) The passage of a nerve impulse across synapses.

A motion or compulsion to motion in a straight line without rotation or other deformation.

(automotive) An assembly of gears through which power is transmitted from the engine to the driveshaft in a motor car / automobile; a gearbox.

(mathematics) A relation between two mathematical figures such as a straight line where the coordinates of each point in one figure is a constant added to the coordinates of a corresponding point in the other figure.

(legal) The right possessed by an heir or legatee of transmitting to his successor(s) any inheritance, legacy, right, or privilege, to which he is entitled, even if he should die without enjoying or exercising it.

(genetics) The process whereby a strand of mRNA directs assembly of amino acids into proteins within a ribosome.

(medicine, biology) The passing of a communicable disease from an infected host individual or group to a conspecific individual or group.

(physics) A transfer of motion occurring within a gearbox.

The act of transmitting, or the state of being transmitted; as, the transmission of letters, writings, papers, news, and the like, from one country to another; the transmission of rights, titles, or privileges, from father to son, or from one generation to another.

The automatic retransmission of a telegraph message.

The right possessed by an heir or legatee of transmitting to his successor or successors any inheritance, legacy, right, or privilege, to which he is entitled, even if he should die without enjoying or exercising it.

The conveyance of something from one place to another, especially:

The mechanism within a vehicle which transmits rotational power from the engine to the axle of the wheel propelling the vehicle; it includes the gears and gear-changing mechanism as well as the propeller shaft.

(countable) The product or end result of an act of translating, in its various senses.

The process or event of sending signals by means of a radio-frequency wave from an electronic transmitter to a receiving device.

The act of translating, removing, or transferring; removal; also, the state of being translated or removed; as, the translation of Enoch; the translation of a bishop.

The act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted

The act of rendering into another language; interpretation; as, the translation of idioms is difficult.

Communication by means of transmitted signals

That which is obtained by translating something a version; as, a translation of the Scriptures.

The fraction of radiant energy that passes through a substance

A transfer of meaning in a word or phrase, a metaphor; a tralation.

An incident in which an infectious disease is transmitted

Transfer of meaning by association; association of ideas.

The gears that transmit power from an automobile engine via the driveshaft to the live axle

Motion in which all the points of the moving body have at any instant the same velocity and direction of motion; - opposed to rotation.

A written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

A uniform movement without rotation

The act of changing in form or shape or appearance;

(mathematics) a transformation in which the origin of the coordinate system is moved to another position but the direction of each axis remains the same

(genetics) the process whereby genetic information coded in messenger RNA directs the formation of a specific protein at a ribosome in the cytoplasm

Rewording something in less technical terminology

The act of uniform movement

Translation plays a critical role in global communication by breaking language barriers and facilitating diplomatic, cultural, and business interactions.

The main purpose of translation is to convert texts or speeches from one language to another, ensuring cross-language understanding.

Common tools in transmission include cables, antennas, amplifiers, and transmitters.

Yes, transmission can occur without physical media, such as in wireless communication technologies.

Transmission technology impacts everyday life by enabling communication, broadcasting, and the distribution of electricity and data.

The main purpose of transmission is to transfer information, signals, or power from one place to another efficiently.

Challenges in translation include language complexity, cultural nuances, and idiomatic expressions.

While largely technological, transmission also encompasses biological processes like genetic transfer.

Primarily, but translation also involves adapting messages or content across various forms of expression and media.

Common tools in translation include dictionaries, translation software, and glossaries.

Accuracy in translation is ensured through deep linguistic knowledge, contextual understanding, and sometimes the use of specialized software.

Professionals ensure accuracy in transmission through precise engineering, quality materials, and regular maintenance.

Yes, translation can be partially automated using machine translation tools, but human oversight is often necessary for accuracy.

Challenges in transmission include signal degradation, interference, and distance limitations.

Technology has greatly enhanced both fields, improving efficiency in transmission and expanding the capabilities and accuracy of translation.