television
Americannoun
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the transmission of programming, in the form of still or moving images, via radio waves, cable wires, satellite, or wireless network to a receiver or other screen.
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the process or product involved.
to watch television.
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an electronic device or set for receiving television broadcasts or similar programming.
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the field of television broadcasting, or similar transmission of programming.
noun
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the system or process of producing on a distant screen a series of transient visible images, usually with an accompanying sound signal. Electrical signals, converted from optical images by a camera tube, are transmitted by UHF or VHF radio waves or by cable and reconverted into optical images by means of a television tube inside a television set
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Also called: television set. a device designed to receive and convert incoming electrical signals into a series of visible images on a screen together with accompanying sound
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the content, etc, of television programmes
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the occupation or profession concerned with any aspect of the broadcasting of television programmes
he's in television
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(modifier) of, relating to, or used in the transmission or reception of video and audio UHF or VHF radio signals
a television transmitter
Other Word Forms
- pretelevision adjective
- televisional adjective
- televisionally adverb
- televisionary adjective
Etymology
Origin of television
Example Sentences
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In television, Apple TV’s “The Studio” scored the most nominations, with five, including one for performance by an ensemble in a comedy series.
From Los Angeles Times
Iranian state television said an oil tanker was sinking after it was struck while attempting to "illegally" pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
From BBC
Unreal has since been applied to modelling architectural projects, onboard navigation for cars and reconstructions in television news reports.
From Barron's
In television, Netflix limited series "Adolescence," medical drama "The Pitt" and Apple's Hollywood satire "The Studio" are poised to repeat their Emmys success.
From Barron's
Iranian state television announced a 40-day mourning period and seven public holidays.
From Barron's
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