television

noun, often attributive

tele·vi·sion | \ ˈte-lə-ˌvi-zhən

, especially British ˌte-lə-ˈvi- \

Definition of television

1 : an electronic system of transmitting transient images of fixed or moving objects together with sound over a wire or through space by apparatus that converts light and sound into electrical waves and reconverts them into visible light rays and audible sound

2 : a television receiving set

3a : the television broadcasting industry

b : television as a medium of communication

c : programming distributed over the Internet that is designed to be viewed in the same format as broadcast television A couple of couch companions watching TV on tablets might not see the same thing any more, even when watching the same shows. Ad personalization—routine for most of the Web—has come to streaming television.— Donna Howell The quarter was the 10th anniversary of Netflix's streaming service, which began with the vision that internet television would ultimately replace traditional television.— Emily Steel

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Examples of television in a Sentence

people who turn on the television the minute they walk in the door

Recent Examples on the Web This morning, Netflix finally shared a substantial preview of the prestigious television show, which each season, chronicles a chapter of Queen Elizabeth's reign. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Everything We Know About The Crown Season 4," 13 Oct. 2020 So, how does one film a kissing scene or television show during a global pandemic? — Stacey Grant, Seventeen, "From Mannequins to Mouth Wash: How TV Shows Are Filming During COVID," 12 Oct. 2020 The television show was filmed at old Wrigley Field in December 1959, aired from January to July of 1960 and was abruptly canceled after host Mark Scott died of a heart attack. — Ron Kroichick, SFChronicle.com, "Home Run Derby, circa 2020: A’s, Astros go deep, deep, deep at Dodger Stadium," 5 Oct. 2020 Only after the television show did the results of another, more sophisticated PCR test come back confirming the positive reading, according to the officials, an account previously reported by The Wall Street Journal. — Maggie Haberman, New York Times, "As Trump Seeks to Project Strength, Doctors Disclose Alarming Episodes," 4 Oct. 2020 Among Cooper’s targets was Alex Jones, then on a Texas radio station and public access television show. — AZCentral.com, "How William Cooper and his book ‘Behold a Pale Horse’ planted seeds of QAnon conspiracy theory," 1 Oct. 2020 In 1966, Reddy came to New York City after winning a talent contest on Australian television show Bandstand, which touted its top prize as a chance to cut a single for Mercury Records in New York. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, "Helen Reddy, singer behind feminist anthem 'I Am Woman,' dies at 78," 30 Sep. 2020 Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo). — Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, "CMT Music Awards 2020: 4 acts with Alabama ties among nominees," 30 Sep. 2020 This television show puts the human into human spaceflight. — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, "Netflix’s Away splendidly brings a humans-to-Mars mission to life," 19 Sep. 2020

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19 Oct 2020

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“Television.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/television. Accessed 22 Oct. 2020.

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television

noun

English Language Learners Definition of television

: an electronic system of sending images and sounds by a wire or through space

: a piece of equipment with a screen that receives images and sounds sent by television

: programs that are broadcast by television

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television

noun

tele·vi·sion | \ ˈte-lə-ˌvi-zhən

Kids Definition of television

1 : an electronic system of sending images and sound over a wire or through space by devices that change light and sound into electrical signals and then change these back into light and sound

2 : a piece of equipment with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound

3 : programs that are broadcast by television

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