Television
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Television is a noun meaning (uncountable, broadcasting) An electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of real-time visual images, and often sound.
Meaning
(uncountable, broadcasting) An electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of real-time visual images, and often sound.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) Collectively, the programs broadcast via the medium of television.
- (uncountable, dated) Vision at a distance.
- (neologism, informal) To watch television.
- (countable) An electronic home entertainment device equipped with a screen and a speaker for receiving television signals and displaying them in audio-visual form.
Example Sentences
I have an old television in the study.
fifty-seven channels and nothing on television
She watched television for over five hours last night.
[…] the magic mirror […] which furnished him television of his family and country
Word Forms
- televisions
- televisioning
- televisioned
Synonyms for television
Depending on context, synonyms include video, telecasting.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include video, telecasting, tele, teevee, programming, broadcaster.
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