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}
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}