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broadcasting

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

noun

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

  2. radio or television as a business or profession.

    She's training for a career in broadcasting.


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Etymology

Origin of broadcasting

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

Example Sentences

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“The only difference is that we are broadcasting from Orange County and not Los Angeles.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

That’s an unparalleled opportunity for broadcasting and advertising, with consumer and sporting-goods companies being major spenders.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

According to a Xinhua report, more than 20 takeout stalls in the eastern city of Hangzhou have installed "transparent kitchens" with live broadcasting features, allowing consumers to view food preparation in real time.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The technology known as Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, or ADS-B, allows aircraft to receive signals from other aircraft broadcasting their locations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Bri and Julie sat on the sofa looking at a magazine while Alex sat in the easy chair, the transistor radio broadcasting the news.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer

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