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wijdverspreid — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • broadcast verb To transmit a program or message by radio, television, or similar means to a wide audience.
  • general adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
  • prevalent adj Widespread or common, especially at a given time or in a given place.
  • widespread adj Found or happening over a large area or among many people.

Senses

wijdverspreid is used for these senses in English:

  • broadcast Cast or scattered widely in all directions; cast abroad.
  • general Prevalent or widespread among a given class or area; common, usual. [from 14th c.]
  • prevalent Widespread or preferred.
  • widespread Affecting, or found throughout, a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

broadcast — full definition

  1. verb To transmit a program or message by radio, television, or similar means to a wide audience.
  2. noun A radio or television program transmitted to the public.

general — full definition

  1. adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
  2. adj Not detailed or specific; broad rather than precise.
  3. adj Common or widespread among a group, rather than rare.
  4. noun A senior military officer who commands large groups of troops.

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