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Definition of Manual Transmission

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ChiNovex Tech Writers Author Team
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Published: May 03, 2025 Updated: Jul 17, 2026

A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox, is fully referred to in English as 'manual transmission' and abbreviated as MT. It is a device that allows the driver to manually shift gears by moving a gear lever, thereby changing the gear ratio to achieve speed variation. During operation, the clutch must be depressed before the gear lever can be moved.

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