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broadcast
A broadcast or program that is transmitted via radio, television, or the internet.
Die Aussendung des wichtigen Fußballspiels wurde von Millionen Zuschauern verfolgt.
The broadcast of the important soccer match was watched by millions of viewers.
'Die Aussendung' (broadcast/dispatch) is the noun form of the separable verb 'aussenden' (to send out). This can refer to the transmission of signals (radio, TV) or to the dispatching of people.
Der Sender wird eine Sondersendung zur Wahl aussenden.
The station will broadcast a special program about the election.
You can easily tell which meaning is intended from the context. If it is about media such as radio or television, a broadcast is meant. If it is about people such as experts or delegates, it means sending people with a mission.
Die Aussendung der Reportage wurde wegen technischer Probleme verschoben.
The broadcast of the documentary was postponed because of technical problems.
In the context of radio and television, 'Aussendung' (broadcast) is a rather formal or official term. It is often used in official announcements or in legal contexts.
Laut Gesetz ist die Aussendung von politischer Werbung kurz vor der Wahl verboten.
According to the law, the broadcast of political advertising shortly before the election is prohibited.
program
'das Programm' and 'die Aussendung' can both have to do with content that is broadcast on television, radio, or the internet. 'das Programm' usually means the schedule or sequence of this content. 'die Aussendung' more often means an individual broadcast or the broadcast content itself, and it sounds clearly more formal. Learners may confuse them because both occur in media contexts. In everyday language, people usually say 'Programm' or 'Sendung'; 'Aussendung' fits better in formal or technical texts.
Die Aussendung wurde wegen technischer Probleme erst später übertragen.
The broadcast was transmitted later because of technical problems.
Nach dem Gespräch prüfen wir, welches Programm der Sender heute Abend zeigt.
After the conversation, we’ll check which program the broadcaster is showing this evening.