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Word: Broadcast
Speech Type: Verb
mid 18th century (in the sense ‘sown by scattering’): from broad + the past participle of cast. Senses relating to radio and television date from the early 20th century
ˈbrɔːdkɑːst
transmit (a programme or some information) by radio or television
Short Definition:transmit by radio or television
Examples:- the announcement was broadcast live
scatter (seeds) by hand or machine rather than placing in drills or rows
Short Definition:scatter seeds
Examples:- the second method is to broadcast the seeds together with not more than 1 kg to the acre of rapeseed
Word: Broadcast
Speech Type: Noun
ˈbrɔːdkɑːst
a radio or television programme or transmission
Short Definition:radio or television programme
Examples:- the Queen's annual Christmas TV broadcast
Word: Broadcast
Speech Type: Adjective
ˈbrɔːdkɑːst
relating to radio or television programmes
Short Definition:relating to broadcasts
Examples:- a broadcast journalist
Word: Broadcast
Speech Type: Adverb
ˈbrɔːdkɑːst
by scattering
Short Definition:by scattering
Examples:- green manures can be sown broadcast or in rows
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