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radio
ˈreɪdɪəʊ Listen
Meanings
noun
  • the transmission and reception of electromagnetic waves of radio frequency, especially those carrying sound messages.
    E.g. cellular phones are linked by radio rather than wires
  • the activity or industry of broadcasting sound programmes to the public.
    E.g. she has written much material for radio
  • an apparatus for receiving radio programmes.
    E.g. he switched the radio on
verb
  • communicate or send a message by radio.
    E.g. we radioed for help
radio-
ˈreɪdɪəʊ Listen
Meanings
combining form
  • denoting radio waves or broadcasting.
    E.g. radio-controlled
  • connected with rays, radiation, or radioactivity.
    E.g. radiogenic
  • belonging to the radius in conjunction with some other part.
    E.g. radio-carpal

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