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broadcasting
BRAWD-kas-tihng
Broadcasting (noun) means the industry or activity of producing and transmitting radio and television programs. Example: “She studied broadcasting at university.”
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The industry or activity of producing and transmitting radio and television programs.
"She studied broadcasting at university."
"Broadcasting standards require certain content warnings."
"Many local stations are moving their broadcasting from radio towers to the internet."
How to use broadcasting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe business and practice of making and transmitting radio and TV content.
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broadcasting industry
broadcasting standards
live broadcasting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “broadcasting” mean?
The word “broadcasting” means the industry or activity of producing and transmitting radio and television programs. In plain terms, the business and practice of making and transmitting radio and TV content.
How do you pronounce “broadcasting”?
“Broadcasting” is pronounced BRAWD-kas-tihng (/ˈbɹɔdkæstɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “broadcasting” in a sentence?
Here is “broadcasting” used in a sentence: “She studied broadcasting at university.”
What part of speech is “broadcasting”?
“Broadcasting” is a noun.
Is “broadcasting” a common word?
“Broadcasting” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between broadcasting and streaming?
Broadcasting is the industry and activity of producing and transmitting radio and television programs, traditionally sent out on a schedule to anyone with a receiver. Streaming delivers audio or video over the internet, usually on demand, so each viewer starts the content whenever they choose. Many broadcasters now stream their programs as well.
Does broadcasting include radio or just television?
Broadcasting covers both radio and television. The word refers to the whole industry and activity of producing and transmitting programs, so "a career in broadcasting" can mean working in either medium.
What is the difference between broadcasting and narrowcasting?
Broadcasting transmits programs to the general public, aiming for the widest possible audience. Narrowcasting targets a specific, limited audience, such as a channel devoted to one interest group. The two terms are deliberate opposites built on the same root.
What is the difference between broadcasting and telecasting?
Telecasting refers only to transmitting television programs. Broadcasting is the broader term and takes in both radio and television. Every telecast is a broadcast, but a radio show is a broadcast that is not a telecast.
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