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Meaning of broadcast delay | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A very brief postponement, achieved by technical means, often used in the public broadcasting of live radio or television programs in order to provide sufficient time to edit out undesired content, such as profanity or coughing.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“Some networks have started using a broadcast delay on live programs to catch any offensive material before it aired.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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