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re·​broad·​cast | \ (ˌ)rē-ˈbrȯd-ˌkast How to pronounce rebroadcast (audio) \
rebroadcast; rebroadcasting

Definition of rebroadcast

transitive verb

1 : to broadcast again (a radio or television program being simultaneously received from another source)
2 : to repeat (a broadcast) at a later time
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Recent Examples on the Web The event will be televised on Tempe cable channel 11 and rebroadcast several times. — Paulina Pineda, azcentral, "Mark your calendars: Tempe City Council and mayoral forum is Friday," 9 Dec. 2019 The event will be televised on Tempe cable channel 11 and rebroadcast several times. — Paulina Pineda, azcentral, "Mark your calendars: Tempe City Council and mayoral forum is Friday," 9 Dec. 2019 The event will be televised on Tempe cable channel 11 and rebroadcast several times. — Paulina Pineda, azcentral, "Mark your calendars: Tempe City Council and mayoral forum is Friday," 9 Dec. 2019 Highlights from Lizzo’s performance will rebroadcast on SiriusXM Hits1, channel 2. — Taylor Mims, Billboard, "Lizzo & The Chainsmokers Set to Play Exclusive SiriusXM Shows in Miami During Super Bowl Week," 8 Jan. 2020 The event will be televised on Tempe cable channel 11 and rebroadcast several times. — Paulina Pineda, azcentral, "Mark your calendars: Tempe City Council and mayoral forum is Friday," 9 Dec. 2019 The event will be televised on Tempe cable channel 11 and rebroadcast several times. — Paulina Pineda, azcentral, "Mark your calendars: Tempe City Council and mayoral forum is Friday," 9 Dec. 2019 The event will be televised on Tempe cable channel 11 and rebroadcast several times. — Paulina Pineda, azcentral, "Mark your calendars: Tempe City Council and mayoral forum is Friday," 9 Dec. 2019 The event will be televised on Tempe cable channel 11 and rebroadcast several times. — Paulina Pineda, azcentral, "Tempe voters can ask questions of mayoral and council candidates in December," 20 Nov. 2019

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First Known Use of rebroadcast

1923, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of rebroadcast was in 1923

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24 Feb 2020

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“Rebroadcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebroadcast. Accessed 26 Feb. 2020.

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