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broadcast verb (broadcast, broadcasting) 1 tr & intr to transmit (a radio or TV programme, speech, etc) for reception by the public. 2 intrans to take part in a radio or TV broadcast. 3 to make something widely known. 4 to sow (seeds) by scattering them in all directions, especially by hand, as opposed to sowing in drills. noun 1 a radio or TV programme. 2 the transmission of a radio or TV programme for reception by the public. 3 the act or practice of broadcasting seed. adj 1 communicated or sent out by radio or TV • on broadcast news. 2 widely known or scattered. adverb in all directions; widely. broadcaster noun a person who takes part in broadcasts, especially on a regular or professional basis. broadcasting noun.
ETYMOLOGY: 18c as adjective 2, relating to seed 'scattered over an entire area': broad adj + cast verb.
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