direct broadcasting by satellite in British English
(dɪˈrɛkt ˈbrɔːdˌkɑːstɪŋ baɪ ˈsætəˌlaɪt)
nounthe production of satellite television broadcasts intended for home reception
Cable television and direct broadcasting by satellite (DBS) also looked likely totransform the possibilities.
▶ USAGE The abbreviation for direct broadcasting by satellite is DBS