Meaning & Definition of word "Broadcast"
Broadcast
/ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/
noun:
- 1. A program or information transmitted by radio or television.
- Example: I listened to the evening news broadcast.
- 2. The act of broadcasting something.
- Example: The live broadcast attracted millions of viewers.
verb:
- 1. To transmit (a program or some information) by radio or television.
- Example: The station will broadcast the game live on Saturday.
- 2. To spread or disseminate information widely.
- Example: They decided to broadcast the job openings to reach more candidates.
Etymology
●The word 'broadcast' originated in the early 19th century, originally referring to the scattering of seeds.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings of broadcast
Meaning: To widely share information, especially via social media.
● Example Sentence: She decided to broadcast her opinions on her blog.
Meaning: To promote or publicize something loudly.
● Example Sentence: He is broadcasting his achievements to everyone.