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Media and Communication - Media and Communication Descriptors

Here you will learn some English words related to media and communication descriptors such as "on-air", "offline", and "viral".

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Words Related to Media and Communication
broadband
broadband
[Adjective]

relating to a communication system or network that uses a wide bandwidth to transmit multiple signals, such as voice, data, or video, simultaneously

Ex: Businesses depend on broadband services for online operations.
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live
live
[Adjective]

(of TV or radio broadcasts) aired at the exact moment the events are taking place, without any earlier recording or editing

Ex: The news channel provided live coverage of the presidential debate .
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offline
offline
[Adjective]

not connected to the Internet

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online
online
[Adjective]

connected to or via the Internet

Ex: The online gaming community allows players from different parts of the world to compete and collaborate in virtual environments .
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fixed-line
fixed-line
[Adjective]

describing or relating to telecommunication systems that incorporate wires rather than cellular radio stations

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on-air
on-air
[Adjective]

being broadcast on TV or radio

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on camera
on camera
[Adverb]

while being recorded by a camera

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multichannel
multichannel
[Adjective]

having or employing several different television or communication channels

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terrestrial
terrestrial
[Adjective]

(of a television or radio channel) operating using ground-based transmission stations rather than satellites

Ex: The network launched a new terrestrial channel for local programming .
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editorial
editorial
[Adjective]

relating to an article that expresses opinions or perspectives, especially in newspapers or magazines

Ex: Editorial commentary was included throughout the issue .
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newsworthy
newsworthy
[Adjective]

significant or interesting enough to be broadcast or published as news

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above-the-fold
above-the-fold
[Adjective]

located in a place where it can be seen first, in a newspaper or on a website

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below-the-fold
below-the-fold
[Adjective]

located in the middle or bottom of a newspaper or a webpage, where it cannot be seen first

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front-page
front-page
[Adjective]

‌appearing on the front page of a newspaper, where the most important news is printed

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viral
viral
[Adjective]

(of a video, picture, piece of news, etc.) shared quickly on social media among a lot of Internet users

Ex: His tweet about the new tech product went viral, sparking debates and discussions online .
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real-time
real-time
[Adjective]

happening or processed instantly as events occur, without delay

Ex: The game broadcast was shown in real-time, with no delay .
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free-to-air
free-to-air
[Adjective]

describing television or radio channels that are accessible to the public without requiring a subscription or payment

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commercial
commercial
[Adjective]

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

Ex: The film was a commercial success despite mixed reviews .
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spammy
spammy
[Adjective]

containing or connected with internet spam

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busy
busy
[Adjective]

(of a phone line) engaged in a call, meaning no new calls can be connected at that time

Ex: She left a message because the phone was busy when she called .
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cellular
cellular
[Adjective]

related to a telephone system that uses radio stations for communication

Ex: The cellular technology allows for seamless handoffs between different base stations while traveling .
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dial-up
dial-up
[Adjective]

using a modem and a conventional phone line to access the internet

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