broadcast
/ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/to transmit audio or video content to a wide audience via radio, television, or internet
The radio station broadcasts music and news 24/7.
The radio station transmits music and news continuously.
Streaming services allow users to broadcast their own content.
Streaming services enable users to transmit their own content.
Can refer to both live and pre-recorded transmissions.
to spread information widely, often through media
The company broadcast its new product launch on social media.
The company widely shared its new product launch on social media.
Often used metaphorically for spreading information.
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💡Pro Tip
Broadcast vs. Stream
'Broadcast' often implies traditional media, while 'stream' is more digital.
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Subject-Verb Agreement
'Broadcast' can be both singular and plural ('The news broadcasts at 6 PM').
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'broadcasten', meaning to scatter seed widely, later applied to media transmissions.
📝Usage Notes
As a noun, 'broadcast' refers to a program or transmission. As a verb, it means to send out content.