broadcast vs radio

broadcast

verb
  • To transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means. 

  • To transmit a message over a wide area; specifically, to send an email in a single transmission to a (typically large) number of people. 

  • To appear as a performer, presenter, or speaker in a broadcast programme. 

adv
  • Widely in all directions; abroad. 

adj
  • Cast or scattered widely in all directions; cast abroad. 

  • Communicated, signalled, or transmitted through radio waves or electronic means. 

  • Relating to transmissions of messages or signals through radio waves or electronic means. 

noun
  • A programme (bulletin, documentary, show, etc.) so transmitted. 

  • A transmission of a radio or television programme intended to be received by anyone with a receiver. 

radio

verb
  • To use two-way radio to transmit (a message) (to another radio or other radio operator). 

  • To order or assist (to a location), using telecommunications. 

noun
  • The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves. 

  • A device that can capture (receive) the signal sent over radio waves and render the modulated signal as sound. 

  • A device that can transmit radio signals. 

  • The continuous broadcasting of sound via the Internet in the style of traditional radio. 

  • On-board entertainment system in a car, usually including a radio receiver as well as the capability to play audio from recorded media. 

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