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
- verb To transmit a program or message by radio, television, or similar means to a wide audience.
- noun A radio or television program transmitted to the public.
general — full definition
- adj Applying to or covering a whole group rather than one specific part; overall.
- adj Not detailed or specific; broad rather than precise.
- adj Common or widespread among a group, rather than rare.
- noun A senior military officer who commands large groups of troops.