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simulcast

Syllabification: (si·mul·cast)
Pronunciation: /ˈsīməlˌkast/
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Definition of simulcast

noun

  • a simultaneous transmission of the same program on radio and television, or on two or more channels.
  • North American a live transmission of a public celebration or sports event:simulcasts of live races

verb (past and past participle simulcast)

[with object]
  • broadcast (a simulcast transmission):the show will be simulcast live to 201 countries

Origin:

1940s: blend of simultaneous and broadcast

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