set-top

American

[set-top] / ˈsɛtˌtɒp /

adjective

denoting a device designed to sit atop a television and serve as a link to interactive communications systems.

set-top boxes that allow viewers to order movies on demand.

Etymology

Origin of set-top

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

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Nielsen’s improvement to its measurement of viewing through internet connections and set-top boxes — which boosted NFL TV ratings throughout the season, also likely helped the Super Bowl LX number.

From Los Angeles Times

“I believe it can,” said Lee Berke, president of LHB Sports, Entertainment & Media, noting the lift the NFL ratings have seen this season as viewing information from set-top devices and internet connected televisions in 45 million households are now included in Nielsen’s audience measurement.

From Los Angeles Times

Back on terra firma, Brock agrees with Perplexity's Srinivas that fewer data centres will be required, and that she instead thinks "processing will move to a handheld device, or a set-top box, or a router in your home".

From BBC

The rules apply to any device on which a programme is viewed, including a TV, desktop or laptop computer, mobile phone, tablet, games console or set-top box.

From BBC

In other words, the era of the TiVo set-top box is over.

From Los Angeles Times

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