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webcast

Syllabification: (web·cast)
Pronunciation: /ˈwebˌkast/
(also Webcast)
Definition of webcast

noun

  • a video broadcast of an event transmitted across the Internet:a live Webcast of the Victoria’s Secret annual fashion show

verb (past and past participle webcast)

[with object]
  • broadcast (an event) on the Internet:services from St John’s are webcast once a week (as noun webcasting)webcasting will make a big difference in promoting public understanding of our work

Derivatives

webcaster

noun

Origin:

1990s: from web, in the sense 'World Wide Web', and broadcast

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Definition of webcast in the British & World English dictionary
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