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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.
dispatch
The formal act of sending people to another place with a specific mission.
Die Vereinten Nationen beschlossen die Aussendung von Beobachtern in die Krisenregion.
The United Nations decided on the dispatch of observers to the crisis region.
'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 / shipment
Sendung and Aussendung can both refer to a program on the radio, television, or the internet. Sendung is the neutral and usual everyday term, whereas Aussendung may sound more formal or regionally marked. Sendung is generally the better choice in a normal program announcement; Aussendung is also possible in a more formal context.
Die Aussendung über den Klimawandel wird heute Abend im Fernsehen übertragen.
The broadcast about climate change will be aired on television tonight.
Die Sendung über den Klimawandel beginnt heute Abend im Fernsehen.
The program about climate change starts on television tonight.
