Synonyms

broadcasting

American

[brawd-kas-ting, -kah-sting] / ˈbrɔdˌkæs tɪŋ, -ˌkɑ stɪŋ /

noun

the act of transmitting speech, music, visual images, etc., as by radio or television.
radio or television as a business or profession.

She's training for a career in broadcasting.

Other Word Forms

prebroadcasting adjective

Etymology

Origin of broadcasting

First recorded in 1920–25; broadcast + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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There are more than two dozen cams broadcasting eagles across the country.

From Los Angeles Times

Iranian state television reported Khamenei's death in the early hours of Sunday, broadcasting archive images with a black banner.

From Barron's

That prompted a complaint to the broadcasting regulator Ofcom, but it was subsequently rejected.

From BBC

I’ve gone from broadcasting a daily radio show, writing a weekly column, flying to deliver at least one lecture a week, and taking at least one listener cruise a year to a bedridden life.

From The Wall Street Journal

The UK government on Tuesday announced that US streaming sites Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video will have to comply with broadcasting regulations aimed at protecting children and the vulnerable.

From Barron's

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