digital television

noun

1. a television broadcasting technology in which signals are transmitted as a sequence of binary numbers.
2. a television set that can receive these digital signals.

digital television

noun

1. television in which the picture information is transmitted in digital form and decoded at the television receiver
2. a television set that can decode digital picture information and convert it into visible images

Word History and Origins

Origin of digital television¹

First recorded in 1955–60, for an earlier sense

Example Sentences

The BBC will retain its newsgathering team in India for its English language digital, television and radio outlets headquartered in London.

From BBC

Once a swashbuckling media company geared to a younger audience with an immersive storytelling style that encompassed digital, television and film outlets, New York-based Vice was valued at $5.7 billion in 2017.

From Seattle Times

The boxes the size of a deck of cards allow digital television receivers to connect with computers using technology called datacasting.

From Seattle Times

She suggests replacing the harmful blue light exposure of smart devices, computers and digital television screens “with activities that have a similar goal.”

From Washington Times

In 2019, the Opry began broadcasting on Circle, a digital television outlet named for the slice of wooden floor at the center of the Opry House stage, brought over with the move from the Ryman Auditorium, the Opry’s home until 1974.

From New York Times