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broadcast definition

broad·cast (-kast′, -käst′)

transitive verb broadcast -·cast′ or broadcasted -·cast′ed, broadcasting -·cast′·ing

  1. to scatter (seed) over a broad area rather than sow in drills
  2. to spread (information, gossip, etc.) widely
  3. to transmit, as to a large audience, by radio or television

intransitive verb

to broadcast radio or television programs

adjective

  1. widely scattered
  2. of, for, or by radio or television broadcasting

noun

  1. the act of broadcasting
  2. a radio or television program

adverb

far and wide

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broadcast Synonyms

broadcast

n.

television program, TV program, radio program, show, newscast, telecast, wireless transmission, radiocast, simulcast; see also performance 2, show 2.


broadcast

v.

  1. To disperse

    spread, distribute, disseminate; see scatter 2, 3.

  2. To transmit electronically

    announce, relay, transmit, air, televise, telecast, radiobroadcast, simulcast, send out, cable, beam, narrowcast, put on the air.

  3. To announce

    publicize, blazon, proclaim; see advertise 1, declare 1.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

broadcast Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • FM: DAB has the capabilities to sound stunning and can under the right conditions leave FM broadcasts sounding very poor in comparison.

Noun used with modifier

  • radio: Les has also made TV & radio broadcasts, tapes & CD's.

Adjective modifier

  • terrestrial: Allowance is made for lower production budgets, and previous terrestrial broadcast is not a requirement.

Modifies a noun

  • journalism: Richard has vast experience of broadcast journalism which will prove invaluable in his GPCC work.

Noun used with modifier

  • espn: In los angeles hat is just espn broadcast crewtwo.
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