Definition of televisionnext
as in TV
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound people who turn on the television the minute they walk in the door

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Recent Examples of television Another video of the incident recorded from a different angle on a resident’s security camera was obtained by television station KCRA. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Leeper chaired Gaston’s television and broadcasting program until her retirement in 1998. — Chase Jordan october 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026 There are cultural touchstones like Halo, a first-person shooter game that became a global multimedia franchise spanning a television series, comic books, and toys. — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 Moriarty took some time during the book’s tour to tell us about the role destinations play in her work, how the television series’ vision of her book affected the sequel, and her top Sydney spots for writing and retreating. — Olivia Squire, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for television
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  • In just the past three months, at least half a dozen streaming subscriptions hiked their prices, including Peacock, Apple TV, ESPN, Disney+, Hulu and Apple Music.
    — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Officers ask that anyone who has information about this shooting contact the Detroit Police Department Homicide Unit at 313-596-2260, Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 800-SPEAK-UP or send a tip via Detroit Rewards TV.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Television.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/television. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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