rediffusion

See also: Rediffusion

English

Etymology

From re- +‎ diffusion.

Noun

rediffusion (uncountable)

1. The rebroadcasting of a programme; more specifically, the distribution of radio or television transmissions from a single receiver
2. The transmission of radio programs over a cable system

Translations

the rebroadcasting of a programme

• French: rediffusion (fr) f
• Spanish: redifusión f, reemisión f

References

• Oxford English Dictionary, 1989 edition

French

Etymology

From re- +‎ diffusion.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʁə.di.fy.zjɔ̃/

• Audio:

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Noun

rediffusion f (plural rediffusions)

1. (television) rebroadcasting
2. (television) rerun, repeat (television program shown after its initial presentation)

Further reading

• “rediffusion”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.