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broadcasting

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[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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West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker also called for the show to remain in Birmingham, describing it as a key part of the region's broadcasting heritage.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

Lawmakers from both main US parties have said they were against it, and dozens of retired US military officers warned in an open letter against broadcasting the execution.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

When CBS’ “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan asked whether broadcasting Hasan’s execution could encourage radicalization by turning him into a martyr, Mullin offered a blunt response: “No one has to watch it.”

From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026

Professional football would not see the last of him, however, as he went on to do radio and TV broadcasting for programs such as The NFL Today, Monday Night Football and SportsCenter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 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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