broadcast delays

A form of broadcast delay — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of broadcast delay
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