Rebroadcast

/ˌriːˈbrɔːdkæst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A repeat broadcast of a program or signal.

The rebroadcast of the championship game attracted millions of viewers.

verb

To broadcast again, especially over the same or a different channel.

The radio station decided to rebroadcast the interview with the author due to popular demand.

To transmit a program or signal that was previously broadcast.

The documentary was so popular that the network chose to rebroadcast it during prime time.

The prefix 're-' meaning 'again' combined with 'broadcast', which comes from the act of transmitting signals.

rebroadcast rights

The legal permission to rebroadcast a program.

rebroadcast signal

The signal that is sent out again during a rebroadcast.

rebroadcast network

A network dedicated to transmitting rebroadcasts of programs.

broadcast

The act of transmitting audio or video content to a dispersed audience.

stream

To transmit or receive data (especially video and audio) over the internet in real-time.

Re-doing a broadcast

Did you catch the rebroadcast? I missed it the first time.

Playing something again for wider access

They're rebroadcasting the game on cable tonight.