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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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His deals got bigger in the 1990s when Turner Broadcasting merged with Time Warner in 1996, making him vice chairman of the media-entertainment powerhouse.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

"Sound judgement is to deploy that asset, that soft power, at the right time," the King's close friend told BBC Radio 4's Broadcasting House.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

The Justice Department officials and station executives discussed whether Congress needs to re-examine the Sports Broadcasting Act, one attendee said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Nexstar has built itself into a colossus through a series of acquisitions, including its $6.2-billion takeover of Tribune Broadcasting, the longtime owner of KTLA, in 2019 — during the first Trump term.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Less than one hour after we had released a statement calling off the strike, the government-run South African Broadcasting Corporation read our announcement in full.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela