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broadcast
ADVERB:

1. so as to reach the greatest number of people by radio or television: 
The vital news was sent broadcast to inform the entire nation.

2. so as to be cast abroad over an area: 
seed sown broadcast.

3. far and wide:
seeds to be sown broadcast.

4. to or over a broad area.

Origin:

First recorded in 1760–70; originally, broad (adverb) + cast, past participle of cast. —Dictionary.com. // First Known Use of broadcast: Verb: 1744. Noun: 1758. Adjective: 1764. Adverb: 1743. —Merriam-Webster.

Sources: 1, 2.

Added: 1 September 2020 {9:09 PM}
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