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 Blumhouse and Atomic Monster will continue to operate as distinct production labels, and their respective creative teams will develop and produce film and television projects under each banner. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026 The surveys were conducted for CBS News Detroit and other Michigan television stations. — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 Under the plan, the country's public radio and television would be financed from the state budget, not from an existing system of regular fees from individuals, households and businesses. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 And unlike last year when Vucic was in power, Sunday's anniversary memorial was broadcast by state RTS television, following resignations among officials at the TV station in the post-election week. — Marko Drobnjakovic, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for television
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  • Five days ago, the two exchanged barbs and accusations in a debate on TV Band.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • One of those injured was a 12-year-old girl, Rabeh told France’s BFM TV.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Television.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/television. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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