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ra·di·o
/ ˈrādēˌō/
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n.
(pl. -os)
the transmission and reception of electromagnetic waves of radio frequency, esp. those carrying sound messages:
cellular phones are linked by radio rather than wires.
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the activity or industry of broadcasting sound programs to the public:
she has written much material for radio|
[as adj.]
a radio station.
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radio programs:
we used to listen to a lot of radio.
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an apparatus for receiving such programs:
she turned on the radio.
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an apparatus capable of both receiving and transmitting radio messages between individuals, ships, planes, etc.:
a ship-to-shore radio.
∎ [in names]
a broadcasting station or channel:
Monitor Radio.
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v.
(-oes, -oed) [intr.]
communicate or send a message by radio:
the pilot radioed for help.
∎ [tr.]
communicate with (a person or place) by radio:
we'll radio Athens right away.
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Radio Astronomy
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Radio Talk Shows
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