broadcasting

Meanings

• verb

  The act of sending or transmitting radio or television programs over a network for public reception.

  - "The station began broadcasting at 6 am."
  - "The news is broadcasted daily on various channels."

• verb

  To make a public announcement or proclamation.

  - "The mayor broadcasted the city's emergency plan."
  - "The company broadcasted its financial results to shareholders."

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Antonyms

narrowcast

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Synonyms

air , transmit

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with broadcasting
murmurs , percussions , discussions

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Variants

List of all variants of broadcasting that leads to same result
broadcast , broadcasted , broadcaster , broadcasters , broadcasting , broadcasts

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'broadcasting' originated in the late 19th century from the term 'broadcast', which meant to scatter seed widely. In the context of communication, it referred to the act of transmitting signals to a wide audience.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The first live television broadcast was of a boxing match between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling in 1939.

2. The first radio broadcast was of a baseball game between the New York Giants and the New York Yankees in 1921.

3. Broadcasting is regulated by various organizations, such as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Television: A medium for transmitting and receiving moving images and sound, especially for entertainment, education, or news.

2. Radio: A communication medium used to transmit sound by radio waves.

3. Broadcast journalism: A genre of journalism that is produced for and transmitted over the airwaves or internet.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Broadcasting has played a significant role in shaping modern culture. It has brought people together through shared experiences, such as watching live events or listening to music. Broadcasting has also been used as a tool for political and social commentary, and has given a voice to marginalized communities.

How to Memorize "broadcasting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a radio tower transmitting signals to a wide audience.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'broadcasting' with the idea of sharing information with a large group of people.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'B-R-O-A-D-C-A-S-T' stands for 'Bringing Radio and Other Amazing Delights to a Significant Crowd'.

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