Definition

Noun: 1. The act or process of sending or passing something from one person, place, or thing to another. This often refers to the formal or official conveyance of information, documents, or data. 2. The fact or state of being transmitted. It emphasizes the action of causing something to be transferred or communicated.

Usage

"Transmittal" is a formal noun, most commonly used in business, legal, technical, and administrative contexts. It refers to the action of sending something onward, especially documents or data. It is often used in phrases like "transmittal of" or "for transmittal to."

Examples

• The transmittal of the contract to the client was completed via secure email.
• Please sign the transmittal form accompanying the shipment.
• The report is ready for transmittal to the headquarters.
• A delay in the transmittal of the data caused problems for the analysis team.

Advanced Usage

• Letter of transmittal: A formal letter that accompanies and explains documents or other materials being sent to someone.
  • The proposal was sent with a detailed letter of transmittal.
• Transmittal sheet/note/form: A document that lists and describes items being sent, often used for tracking purposes.
  • Fill out the transmittal sheet to log all the files in this delivery.

Variants and Related Words

• Transmit (verb): To send or pass from one person or place to another.
  • The system will transmit the signal.
• Transmission (noun): The act or process of transmitting; also, something that is transmitted. Often used for signals, diseases, or in mechanics (e.g., a car's transmission).
  • The transmission of the radio broadcast was clear.
• Transmitter (noun): A person or thing that transmits, especially a device that sends out signals.
  • The radio transmitter is on the hill.

Synonyms

• Transfer: The act of moving something from one place to another.
• Conveyance: The action or process of transporting or transmitting something.
• Delivery: The action of delivering letters, goods, etc.
• Dispatch: The sending of someone or something to a destination for a purpose.
• Forwarding: The action of sending a letter or package on to a further destination.

Antonyms

• Receipt: The action of receiving something or the fact of its being received.
• Retention: The continued possession, use, or control of something.
• Withholding: The action of holding back something that is due or desired.

Noun

1. the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted