narrowcast
narrowcast · narrowcasts · narrowcast / narrowcasted · narrowcasting
To transmit a programme to selected individuals or groups, especially via cableTo transmit a programme to selected individuals or groups, especially via cable.
Meaning
3 sensesTo transmit a programme to selected individuals or groups, especially via cable.
To send out a message or disseminate information to a specific narrow audience rather than the general public.
To transmit a medical intervention to a specific organ or type of tissue.
Origin
From narrow + -cast, by analogy with broadcast.From narrow + -cast, by analogy with broadcast.
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Forms
narrowcasts, narrowcasting, narrowcast, narrowcast| Base form | narrowcast · to narrowcast |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | narrowcasts |
| Present participle | narrowcasting |
| Past simple | narrowcast / narrowcasted |
| Past participle | narrowcast / narrowcasted |
irregular · Lesson
Word family
1 related wordsDerivednarrowcaster
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle