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Phonovision

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Pho·​no·​vi·​sion | \ ˈfōnəˌvizhən \

Definition of Phonovision

: a system of television transmission over telephone lines designed to make possible the distribution of television programs for paying subscribers

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First Known Use of Phonovision

1947, in the meaning defined above

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“Phonovision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Phonovision. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.

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