1922, verbal noun from broadcast (v.).

uniformly applying a pesticide to an entire, specific area by scattering

A method of sowing seeds in which you scatter the seeds randomly rather then planting in rows.

Over-the-air distribution of audio and/or video signals (programmes) to a large number of recipients ("listeners" or "viewers") within the technical reach of the signals. The main types of broadcast transmission include satellite, terrestrial and MMDS distribution.

Scattering seed all over an area (for example, when seeding a lawn), instead of sowing in straight lines.

Jensens Internet Dictionary (See webcasting.)

The process of sending the same document to multiple locations.

The ability to send the same fax message to more than one location.

Pursuant to 47 USCS § 153 (6), [Title 47. Telegraphs, Telephones, and Radiotelegraphs; Chapter 5. Wire or Radio Communication; General Provisions] the term broadcasting means “the dissemination of rad [..]

(n) a medium that disseminates via telecommunications(n) taking part in a radio or tv program

To transmit the same information to multiple receivers simultaneously over a satellite system e.g. radio, television or data broadcasting.

Broadcasting is the simultaneous transmission of the same message to multiple recipients. In networking, broadcasting occurs when a transmitted data packet is received by all network devices. Security [..]

In the context of a computer network, broadcasting means sending packets that are designed to be received by all devices on a subnet. Broadcasting is limited to the broadcast domain, which includes only those computers able to talk to one another on a network directly, without going through a router.

Over-the-air distribution of audio and/or video signals (programmes) to a large number of recipients ("listeners" or "viewers") within the technical reach of the signals. The main types of broadcast transmission include satellite, terrestrial and MMDS distribution.

Producing and designing media content to appeal to a broad audience segment. The technology of broadcasting only applies to content carried through the airwaves.