broadcasting
ˈbrɔːdkæstɪŋ
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Definition of broadcasting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mass communicationTECH.sending shows or information by airwaves, also the related industryTECH.
  • Broadcasting grew quickly after national networks began regular programming.
2.
agricultureTECH.spreading seeds or substances widely over an areaTECH.
  • Farmers use broadcasting techniques for planting wheat efficiently.
dispersing scattering

Adjective

1.
mediaTECH.relating to the transmission of radio or TV programsTECH.
  • The broadcasting equipment was upgraded recently.
airing transmitting
2.
communicationTECH.sending out signals to a wide audienceTECH.
  • The broadcasting tower is operational.
airing transmitting
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    spreading seeds or substances widely over an area

Expressions with broadcasting

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company managing tv or radio stations
The broadcasting company aired the news at 6 PM.
legal permission to transmit events or programs on television radio or online
The network paid millions for the broadcasting rights to the tournament.
sending television programs over distance for people to watch at home
Television broadcasting brought the sports final live into millions of homes.
organization that controls licenses and rules for radio and television services
The broadcasting authority fined the station for breaking advertising rules.
large media company that sends the same programs to many places
The broadcasting network aired the championship game live to millions of viewers.
distribution of audio or video programs to users through the internet
Internet broadcasting allows small stations to reach listeners around the world.

Origin of broadcasting

English, broad (wide) + cast (throw)

Terms with broadcasting included in their meaning

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broadcasting
performance of a show on radio or television
broadcasting
place with equipment for radio broadcasting
broadcasting
specific frequency for radio or television
liveadv.
broadcasting
during a broadcast, not pre-recorded
public messaging
channels for publishing or broadcasting news and entertainment to large audiences
communication
broadcasting programs via electromagnetic waves
broadcasting
group of TV or radio episodes
broadcasting
set of TV or radio programs with episodes

Examples of broadcasting in a sentence

  • Digital broadcasting transformed how rural audiences receive television content.
  • Broadcasting is a common method for applying fertilizers.
  • The broadcasting of seeds ensures even distribution.
  • The broadcasting industry is facing new challenges.
  • Broadcasting rights were sold to the highest bidder.
  • The broadcasting equipment needs maintenance.

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  1. French:radiodiffusion, de diffusion, ...
  2. German:Rundfunk, Sendebetrieb, ...
  3. Italian:radiodiffusione, di trasmissione, ...
  4. Spanish:radiodifusión, de transmisión, ...
  5. Portuguese:radiodifusão, de radiodifusão, ...
  6. Chinese:广播业, 广播的, ...
  7. Japanese:放送, 放送用の, ...
  8. Arabic:البَثّ, إِذَاعِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁידּוּר, שִׁדּוּרִי, ...
  10. Russian:вещание, вещательный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:мовлення, трансляційний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रसारण, प्रसारणीय, ...
broadcast
ˈbrɔːdkæst

Definition of broadcast - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
programradio or television program
  • I watched a fascinating broadcast about space exploration.
show telecast transmission
2.
mediaradio or television transmission
  • The broadcast was interrupted by a news alert.
telecast transmission
3.
agricultureDatedUKact of scattering seedsDatedUK
  • The farmer's broadcast of seeds covered the entire field.
scattering sowing

Verb

tr./intr.
1.
media transmissiontransmit programs or information via radio or television
  • The station will broadcast the news at 6 PM.
air disseminate transmit
2.
disseminate informationspread information to a wide audience
  • She broadcasted the announcement over social media.
air transmit
3.
agricultureTECH.scatter seeds over a large areaTECH.
  • Farmers broadcast seeds in the field.
disperse seed sow

Adjective

1.
media transmissiontransmitted by radio or television
  • The broadcast news is starting at six..
aired televised
2.
scatteredTECH.dispersed over a wide areaTECH.
  • The seeds were broadcast across the field.
dispersed scattered

Adverb

distributionTECH.spread widely in all directionsTECH.
  • The seeds were sown broadcast across the field.
extensively pervasively widely
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Expressions with broadcast

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spread information to many people
The news was broadcast far and wide within minutes.
program sent out while it is happening
We watched the live broadcast of the concert.
audio content sent over radio waves
The radio broadcast reached millions of listeners worldwide.
program that presents current events and reports on television radio or online
The evening news broadcast covered the election results in detail.
journalist broadcasting on radio or television
The broadcast journalist reported live from the scene.
television or radio station that sends programs to many listeners or viewers
The news story ran on every major broadcast channel that evening.

Origin of broadcast

English, broad (wide) + cast (throw)

Examples of broadcast in a sentence

  • She listened to a broadcast about ancient civilizations.
  • The broadcast will air at 7 PM.
  • She listened to the broadcast on her way home.
  • The broadcast ensured even distribution of the seeds.
  • He perfected the technique of broadcast for better crop yield.
  • They will broadcast the concert live on Saturday.

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  1. French:émission, diffuser, ...
  2. German:Sendung, senden, ...
  3. Italian:programma, trasmettere, ...
  4. Spanish:programa, transmitir, ...
  5. Portuguese:emissão, transmitir, ...
  6. Chinese:广播, 传播, ...
  7. Japanese:放送, 放送する, ...
  8. Arabic:بَثّ, بَثَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁידוּר, לְשַׁדֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:передача, транслировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:передача, транслювати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रसारण, प्रसारित करना, ...
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