broadcaster

USAGE SUMMARY

'broadcaster' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you are referring to someone who works in radio or television, who disseminates programming or information to a wide audience. For example: "The broadcaster delivered a gripping and informative news report about the election results."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

He was suspended by the broadcaster on 10 March before it announced his contract would not be renewed.

The Guardian

The company recently announced it is to produce a version of The Voice for Middle Eastern broadcaster MBC and 60 further episodes of Everybody Loves Raymond for the Russian market.

The Guardian

The broadcaster RTÉ said 500,000 viewers watched its coverage of the Queen planting a tree at the presidential residence on Tuesday, and other channels also covered the occasion.

The Guardian

With little choice, he resigned, ending one period of turmoil at a broadcaster that regularly battles to be independent of ministers.

The Guardian

And the budgets this series clearly top anything the show's original broadcaster could match.

The Guardian - TV & Radio

The troubled broadcaster, which suffered the dreaded zero audience rating for some of its shows after its launch on 31 March this year, was told by on Ofcom on Tuesday that the proposals were "significant variations" which would "substantially alter" its output.

The Guardian

Speaking on the telephone to News World from Qatar, its chief editor, Ibrahim Hilal, said he believed that its Kabul office had been on the Pentagon's list of targets since the beginning of the conflict, but that the US did not want to bomb it while the broadcaster was the only one based in the city.

The Guardian

But with the current licence fee settlement due to come under review in the next parliament, the broadcaster has come under fire from Conservatives who accuse it of a liberal bias.

The Guardian

Late last week Crozier told a conference in Barcelona that the broadcaster was "cash rich" and would look at investments that needed to be made to drive the turnaround strategy.

The Guardian

The veteran broadcaster has been chosen to front the coverage from St Paul's Cathedral in London on the morning of Wednesday 17 April.

The Guardian

The BBC hopes to revive its reputation as Britain's national broadcaster after a bruising year, with David Dimbleby anchoring the only live and uninterrupted coverage of the service on terrestrial television.

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "broadcaster" to specifically denote entities engaged in transmitting audio or video content to a wide audience via radio or television.

Common error

Avoid using "broadcaster" as a blanket term for all media companies. Ensure the organization actively transmits signals rather than just producing content.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "broadcaster" is as a noun, referring to an organization that transmits audio or video content, or an individual working in broadcasting. Ludwig AI indicates this term is used correctly and frequently in various contexts.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

100%

Less common in

Science

0%

Formal & Business

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "broadcaster" is a noun used to describe an organization or individual involved in transmitting audio or video content to a wide audience. Ludwig AI confirms its correct and common usage, primarily within news and media contexts. While the term is grammatically straightforward, being precise about the type of "broadcaster" and avoiding overgeneralization enhances clarity. Alternatives such as "television network" or "media outlet" can provide more specific meanings depending on the context.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

television network

Refers specifically to a network for television broadcasting.

radio station

Specifies a station focused on radio broadcasting.

media outlet

A more general term referring to any organization that disseminates information.

news organization

Focuses on organizations primarily involved in news dissemination.

program producer

Highlights the role of producing content for broadcast.

content provider

Emphasizes the provision of content for various media platforms.

media company

A broad term for companies involved in media production and distribution.

news agency

Organizations gathering and distributing news.

press association

A cooperative association of newspapers or broadcast media.

on-air personality

Refers to the individual presenting the broadcast.

FAQs

How is a "broadcaster" different from a "publisher"?

A "broadcaster" transmits audio or video content via radio or television waves. A "publisher", on the other hand, produces and distributes written content, like books or newspapers.

What's a more general term for "broadcaster"?

A more general term would be "media outlet", which encompasses any organization that disseminates information, whether through broadcasting, publishing, or online platforms.

What are some examples of different types of broadcasters?

Examples include television networks like BBC or NBC, radio stations, and streaming services that transmit audio or video content to a wide audience.

Is there a difference between a "broadcaster" and an "announcer"?

Yes, a "broadcaster" refers to the organization or entity that transmits content. An "announcer" is the individual who presents the content on-air.