subchannel

/ˈsʌbˌtʃænəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A television channel or a part of a channel that is reserved for a specific type of programming, such as a sports channel or a music video channel.

“The sports network has multiple subchannels dedicated to different sports and leagues.”

2. noun

A channel or a part of a network that is reserved for a specific type of communication, such as a subchannel for data transmission.

“The internet service provider has several subchannels to manage data transfer rates and quality.”

3. verb

To divide or separate a channel into smaller parts for different types of programming or communication.

“The media company subchannelled their television network to cater to different demographics.”

Synonyms

  • band
  • channel
  • frequency

Antonyms

  • mainchannel