broadcastcode
nounUK /ˈbrɔːdkɑːst kəʊd/
US /ˈbrɔːdkæst koʊd/
A special set of secret letters and numbers that a TV or radio station uses to send out its shows.
The engineer typed the broadcastcode into the machine so the morning news could go on air.
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2. A short label used to mark a message as meant for many listeners instead of just one person.
The walkie-talkie showed a broadcastcode, so everyone on the channel heard the warning.
3. A set of rules about what can be shown or said on TV and radio.
The cartoon had to follow the broadcastcode, so the characters never said rude words.
4. A code word that tells a device to send information to all connected machines at once.
The router used a broadcastcode to wake up every computer in the room.