The broadcast
Example: Broadcast delivers audio or video content to a wide audience
Definition
"The broadcast" refers to the distribution of audio or video content to a wide audience through various media channels such as television, radio, or online platforms. It involves transmitting information or entertainment to many people simultaneously, often for public consumption.
Etymology
The term "broadcast" originally comes from agriculture, where it meant to scatter seeds widely by hand. Over time, this meaning shifted in the early 20th century to describe the transmission of radio signals to a broad audience, reflecting the idea of spreading content far and wide just like seeds.
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"The broadcast" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - HR - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 182 commonly used words.
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