TechnologyAugust 15, 2026

multicasting

MUL-tee-kast-ing

Definition

The technical capability of a single television station to broadcast multiple separate program streams simultaneously over a single frequency channel.

Etymology

The word is a hybrid formation combining the Latin-derived prefix 'multi-' (meaning many) and the English verb 'cast' (to throw or emit), appearing in technical contexts during the late 20th century to describe multi-destination data transmission.

In the news

The article highlights multicasting as a primary advantage of digital television, explaining that it allows broadcasters to transmit more content and channels to viewers compared to the single-signal limitations of analog.

What Is Analog TV And How Is It Different From Digital TV?

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