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Media and Communication - Broadcasting

Here you will learn some English words related to broadcasting such as "interference", "signal", and "transmission".

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television

the electronic medium of transmitting audiovisual content to viewers

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radio

the transmission and reception of audio content through electromagnetic waves, providing a platform for delivering news, music, and other forms of entertainment to listeners

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frequency

the specific number of waves that pass a point every second

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airwaves

radio waves used as a medium for broadcasting television and radio programs

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gigahertz

a unit that is used to measure the frequency of a radio wave, or speed of a computer, which is equal to 1 billion Hertz

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interference

disturbance caused by signals from a different source which lead to unwanted noise in a radio signal that is being received

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long wave

a radio wave with a frequency under 300 kHz and a wavelength of more than 1 kilometer that is used for broadcasting

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medium wave

a radio wave that has a frequency between 300 kHz and 3 MHz and a wavelength between 100 to 1000 meters, which is used for broadcasting

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short wave

a radio wave that has a frequency between 3 and 30 MHz, and a wavelength between 10 to 100 meters, used for broadcasting

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megahertz

a unit that is used to measure the frequency of a radio wave which is equal to 1 million Hertz

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signal

a series of electrical or radio waves carrying data to a radio, television station, or mobile phone

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time signal

a recognizable signal that the radio broadcasts at a precise time to indicate the accurate time of day

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tower

a tall structure, usually made of metal, used to transmit television or radio signals

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transmission

the activity of transmitting a signal, a message or a program that is being broadcast on radio or television

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uhf

a range of radio waves with a frequency between 300 MHz and 3000 MHz, especially used in broadcasting television and radio programs that are of high-quality

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vhf

radio waves in the range of 30 to 300 MHz that are used in broadcasting TV signals

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waveband

a series of radio waves with similar lengths used for specific types of radio broadcasting

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wavelength

the distance between a point on a wave of energy and a similar point on the next wave

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white noise

a noise that holds numerous sound frequencies with the same strengths

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broadcast

the distribution of audio or video content to a wide audience, typically through radio or television, using a network or airwaves

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dead air

the absence of any sound or broadcast signal on a radio or television channel, resulting in a period of silence or static noise

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reception

the quality or the act of receiving radio, television or cellphone signals

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feed

a program sent out by a satellite or from the main network to radio and television stations for broadcasting

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narrowcast

the transmission or dissemination of content to a specific and targeted audience or niche market, as opposed to broadcasting to a broad and general audience

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talkback

‌a system by which people working in a radio station can communicate with one another without being heard by the audience

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static

interfering noises on telecommunication systems, such as radio, caused by electrical disturbances in the air

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public access

a right given to people to broadcast their own programs on television or radio channels

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syndication

the licensing or distribution of television or radio programs to multiple broadcasters or stations for airing, allowing content to reach a broader audience beyond its original network or production company

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network

a group of TV or radio stations broadcasting the same program at the same time in different places

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frequency modulation

one of the main methods of radio broadcasting with a high sound quality

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amplitude modulation

one of the main methods of radio broadcasting with a lower sound quality than FM

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cord-cutting

the trend of canceling traditional cable or satellite TV subscriptions in favor of streaming services or other digital media options

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