Broadcast

usgb/ˈbrɔːdkæst/
verb

To send out a program on television or radio.

The concert will be broadcast live on national television.
Visual representation of "broadcast" - to send out a program on television or radio

Often appears as...

  • broadcast live
  • broadcast worldwide
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Media Context

Used when referring to media, 'broadcast' implies a message sent to a wide audience.

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The game was broadcast on all sports channels.
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Not Interactive

'Broadcast' suggests one-way communication, without direct interaction with the audience.

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The interview was broadcast without audience questions.
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Unedited Content

When content is 'broadcast live', it means it's shown or aired in real time, unedited.

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The ceremony is broadcast live, so you'll see it as it happens.
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