Noun

1. A transmission of a radio or television programme aired to be received by anyone with a receiver.
2. A programme (show, bulletin, documentary ...) so transmitted.
3. The act of scattering seed.

Verb

1. To transmit a message or signal via radio waves or electronic means
2. To transmit a message over a wide area
3. To appear as speaker, presenter or performer in a broadcast program
4. To sow seeds over a wide area
5. To send an email in a single transmission to a (typically large) number of people

Usage notes

• In the US, broadcasted is much less common than broadcast, especially in the simple past.