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television

American  
[tel-uh-vizh-uhn] / ˈtɛl əˌvɪʒ ən /

noun

  1. the transmission of programming, in the form of still or moving images, via radio waves, cable wires, satellite, or wireless network to a receiver or other screen.

  2. the process or product involved.

    to watch television.

  3. an electronic device or set for receiving television broadcasts or similar programming.

  4. the field of television broadcasting, or similar transmission of programming.

television British  
/ ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən /

noun

  1. the system or process of producing on a distant screen a series of transient visible images, usually with an accompanying sound signal. Electrical signals, converted from optical images by a camera tube, are transmitted by UHF or VHF radio waves or by cable and reconverted into optical images by means of a television tube inside a television set

  2. Also called: television set.  a device designed to receive and convert incoming electrical signals into a series of visible images on a screen together with accompanying sound

  3. the content, etc, of television programmes

  4. the occupation or profession concerned with any aspect of the broadcasting of television programmes

    he's in television

  5. (modifier) of, relating to, or used in the transmission or reception of video and audio UHF or VHF radio signals

    a television transmitter
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • pretelevision adjective
  • televisional adjective
  • televisionally adverb
  • televisionary adjective

Etymology

Origin of television

First recorded in 1905–10; tele- 1 + vision

Example Sentences

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The thrice-married realtor and former television celebrity was raised Presbyterian and rarely attended religious services.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Macron said that the former game show host needs to be “serious” and avoid the urge to talk to television cameras.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

“Live sports and broadcast television have enjoyed a long and mutually beneficial relationship,” the FCC said in a recent request for public comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

After moving to New York to pursue a career in theater, Jones headed to Hollywood, where her career pivoted to mostly television.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“And now switching to some local news…” The man on the television has a booming voice.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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