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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Strength in telecommunications, broadcasting and capital market services boosted service activity in December, while business activity in retail and catering remained in contraction territory, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 63-year-old Wales and British and Irish Lions centre has been recognised for services to people with cancer and for broadcasting.

From BBC

Presenter Gabby Logan and football commentator Clive Tyldesley are both made OBEs in recognition of their work in broadcasting and in the charity sector.

From BBC

Earlier this month, Winkleman was recognised for her services to broadcasting at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, where she was made an MBE by King Charles III.

From BBC

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the cabinet meeting that a station broadcasting under the authority of the military was highly unusual.

From BBC

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