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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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He had a twinkle in his eye, and seven of the most famous words in Dodgers broadcasting lore at the ready.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

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

The station was broadcasting vital details to Germany about New York shipping traffic.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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