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broadcasts

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbɹɔdˌkæsts// UK //bɹˈɔːdkɑːsts// broad·casts

n. programs or messages sent out by radio, television, or the internet. You use this word when talking about news, sports, or shows that many people can watch or listen to at the same time.

n. programs or messages transmitted electronically to a wide audience via radio, television, or digital platforms. Typically used in the plural form.


SIMPLE

The live broadcasts start at eight o'clock.

CONTEXTUAL

Local news broadcasts provide updates on weather and traffic for the morning commute.

COMPLEX

Global satellite broadcasts allow viewers in remote regions to access the same cultural content as those in major metropolitan centers.

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