test broadcast; trial sowing
Meanings
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to conduct a test broadcast (by a new radio or TV station to check equipment performance)
technicalRefers specifically to the technical testing phase before a new broadcasting station begins official operations.
This new television station will begin test broadcasting next month.
During the test broadcast period, engineers will monitor equipment operations 24 hours a day.
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After three months of trial broadcasting, the radio station finally began official broadcasting.
verb
to preview broadcast; to air on a trial basis before official launch to gather feedback
Used for gathering audience feedback on programs or content before wider release or official scheduling.
This TV drama will be modified based on audience reactions after a small-scale preview broadcast.
The director invited several film critics to attend the preview screening of the new film.
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The preview received a great response, so the TV station decided to arrange for official broadcast immediately.
The pilot episode of this animation received millions of clicks online.
verb
to test-sow; to conduct trial planting of new seeds or methods on a small scale before promotion
technicalAgricultural technical term for testing seeds or planting methods before large-scale adoption.
The agricultural station selected three villages for trial planting of new varieties this year.
After the successful trial sowing, this high-yield rice variety will be promoted throughout the county.
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Farmers are learning new trial planting techniques to improve seedling emergence rates.
This experimental field is used for trial sowing of wheat varieties introduced from abroad.