Broadcasting
/ˈbrɔːdkɑːstɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo transmit something (sound, images, etc.) over a wide area using radio waves or other electronic means.
/ˈbrɔːdkɑːstɪŋ/
To transmit (programs or signals) by radio or television.
The station is broadcasting a special report.
💡 Simply: Sending something out to many people via radio or TV.
More Examples
They're broadcasting the concert worldwide.
How It's Used
"The BBC is broadcasting the match live."
"The satellite is broadcasting signals to the ground stations."
The act of transmitting programs or signals by radio or television; the programs or signals themselves.
/ˈbrɔːdkɑːstɪŋ/
The transmission of programs or signals by radio or television.
The quality of the broadcasting was poor.
💡 Simply: Radio or TV shows sent out to the public.
More Examples
Modern broadcasting uses digital technology.
How It's Used
"The broadcasting of the news was delayed due to technical issues."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From "broadcast", combining "broad" (wide) and "cast" (to throw), originally referring to the scattering of seeds widely. The modern meaning evolved with the advent of radio and television.
Initially referred to the literal scattering of seeds, then transitioned to the wireless transmission of information.
Memory tip
Think of 'broad' as wide and 'cast' as to throw - throwing a message widely.
Word Origin
"Widely cast or thrown"