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broadcast

Transitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: broadcastspast: broadcastpp: broadcasting: broadcastingcomp: nullsup: null

This term carries a strong sense of wide distribution and public visibility. It suggests a one-to-many communication flow where the source has the power to reach a massive, unseen audience simultaneously. While it began as a technical term for radio waves, it now encompasses digital streaming and social media dissemination. In a social context, using this word to describe a secret or a private matter implies a lack of discretion. It suggests that information has been scattered indiscriminately, often leading to embarrassment or a loss of privacy, similar to shouting something from the rooftops.

Countable when referring to a specific scheduled program or transmission. Uncountable when referring to the general act or industry of transmitting signals.

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[something]

To transmit a program or some information by radio or television.

"The network will broadcast the final game live."

Transitive Verb
[something]

To tell a piece of information to a large number of people.

"She broadcast her grievances to the entire office."

Noun
[none]

A radio or television program.

"The evening broadcast was interrupted by a news flash."

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