Broadcast

/ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A program or information transmitted by radio or television.

I listened to the evening news broadcast.

The act of broadcasting something.

The live broadcast attracted millions of viewers.

verb

To transmit (a program or some information) by radio or television.

The station will broadcast the game live on Saturday.

To spread or disseminate information widely.

They decided to broadcast the job openings to reach more candidates.

The word 'broadcast' originated in the early 19th century, originally referring to the scattering of seeds.

broadcasting live

To transmit a program in real-time.

broadcaster

A person or company that transmits programs.

broadcast area

The geographical region where a broadcast can be received.

broadcast rights

Legal permissions to transmit a specific content.

public broadcast

A transmission that is accessible to the general public.

broadcaster

A person or organization that broadcasts.

broadcasting

The act of transmitting a program.

broadcast network

A company providing television or radio programming.

podcast

A digital audio file made available for streaming.

streaming

The continuous transmission of data.

To widely share information, especially via social media.

She decided to broadcast her opinions on her blog.

To promote or publicize something loudly.

He is broadcasting his achievements to everyone.