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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

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Radio Caroline has been found in breach of broadcasting rules after it mistakenly announced the death of King Charles III.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

When I visited Piker’s Twitch profile on election night, I wasn’t surprised to find him broadcasting live from El-Sayed’s reception.

From Slate Aug. 7, 2026

The government on Thursday decided against that move believing that Paramount’s assurances and legally binding commitments are sufficient to “safeguard the continued availability of a diverse range of broadcasting and on-demand services in the U.K.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

In other footage verified by AFP, a reporter with Zee TV was heckled while broadcasting live from a protest in Mumbai.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

Even Radio Tokyo, still broadcasting its usual mixture of American music, bold-faced lies, and threats, brought a smile to most people’s faces.

From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac

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