broadcasting
Americannoun
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the act of transmitting speech, music, visual images, etc., as by radio or television.
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radio or television as a business or profession.
She's training for a career in broadcasting.
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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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