• Broadcast

    Pronunciation

    • UK: IPA: /ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/, IPA: /ˈbrɔːdkæst/
    • US: IPA: /ˈbɹɔdkæst/

    Origin

    broad + cast

    Full definition of broadcast

    Adjective

    broadcast

    1. (omnidirectionally) cast or scattered widely, in all directions
    2. transmitted, signalled, or communicated via radio waves or electronic means
    3. relating to transmissions of messages or signals via radio waves or electronic means

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    Noun

    broadcast

    (plural broadcasts)
    1. A transmission of a radio or television programme aired to be received by anyone with a receiver.
    2. A programme (show, bulletin, documentary, and so on) so transmitted.
    3. (dated) The act of scattering seed.

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    Verb

    1. To transmit a message or signal via radio waves or electronic means
      • 2013, November 15, Shakespeare broadcast direct into schools for first time, The Royal Shakespeare Company will today become the first theatre in the UK to broadcast Shakespeare direct into schools. A production of Richard II, starring David Tennant in the title role, is going to be streamed free of charge into classrooms up and down the country.
    2. To transmit a message over a wide area
    3. To appear as speaker, presenter or performer in a broadcast program
    4. (archaic) To sow seeds over a wide area
    5. To send an email in a single transmission to a (typically large) number of people
    6. broadcast

      (past of broadcast)

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