Television

Word TELEVISION
Character 10
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/

Definitions and meanings of "Television"

What do we mean by television?

An electronic broadcast system in which special providers transmit a continuous program of video content to the public or subscribers by way of antenna, cable, or satellite dish, often on multiple channels. noun

Video content, especially short programs, created for or distributed through such a system. noun

An electronic device for viewing television programs and movies, consisting of a display screen and speakers. noun

The industry of producing and broadcasting television programs. noun

An electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of real-time visual images, and often sound. noun

A device for receiving television signals and displaying them in visual form. noun

Collectively, the programs broadcast via the medium of television. noun

To watch television. verb

A telecommunication system that transmits images of objects (stationary or moving) between distant points noun

Broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects noun

An electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen noun

An electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of real-time visual images, and often sound.

A device for receiving television signals and displaying them in visual form.

Collectively, the programs broadcast via the medium of television.

Vision at a distance.

Mankind's greatest and worst achievement. Urban Dictionary

The early 21st century drug of choice. A shared illusion, making its addicts think they have friends, a life, access to good information, and the critical thinking skills to form valid opinions. Fatal in large doses. Urban Dictionary

The electronic form of the plague. Urban Dictionary

The downfall of mankind. Also known as the idiot box. Urban Dictionary

The only truth you know. Urban Dictionary

The cathode ray tube is the retina of the mind's eye. Urban Dictionary

The broadcasting of a moving picture Urban Dictionary

My lifeline, if there is no tv, I would be bored. Urban Dictionary

The greatest invention ever known to man. Also see tv Urban Dictionary

1. Opiate for the masses since the 1950's. Therby rendering them unfit both physically and mentally for any form of revolution. Rolling over on the sofa does not count as a revolution. 2. Very effective brainwashing machine. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Television

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The word "television" in example sentences

The latest evidence: For the first time in two decades, the number of U.S. homes with televisions has declined, and Nielsen is now contemplating redefining the term "television households" to include online-only viewing as it grapples with the challenge of TV ratings in a digital world. ❋ Jonathan Spalter (2011)

One of the things I like about being a filmmaker and working on “Aqua Teen,” or in television, is that a lot of people think that doing what I do is totally unattainable. ❋ Unknown (2005)

I had one college professor say that a job in television is maybe a good second job. ❋ Unknown (2005)

"I think the representation of reality in television is a very important thing to look at," he said. ❋ Unknown (2000)

Furthermore, when the monopoly of the CBC in television is made competitive, then applicants for the rich privilege of entering the television field will be minutely scrutinized concerning their reputations, their financial responsibility, their record of achievement in other creative activities, and their plans for future programs. ❋ Unknown (1959)

Perhaps the most curious example of that is the word "television" -- where the Greek word "tele" (meaning "afar") is combined with the Latin word "videre" (to see). ❋ Unknown (2009)

Just sitting in front of the television is a way of avoiding conversation; parents do that with their kids all the time. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Today's announcement comes 50 years after Minow delivered his often-quoted speech in which he called television "a vast wasteland." ❋ Unknown (2011)

Feeds are a combination of what we call television and the Internet—everything from personal sites to the official government news services. ❋ Scott Westerfeld (2008)

I looked at an [educational] [program] and then watched [Pimp My Ride]. ❋ Matt (2005)

Paul spent the day [eating Cheetos] and watching [Television], then had a light [heart attack] in the evening. ❋ Who, Me? (2003)

I thought he was [dead] but he was just [watching] [Television]. ❋ Mike Bendixson (2005)

❋ IkeM (2003)

❋ Thelordthygord (2003)

[Long live] [the new] [flesh]! ❋ Dr. Brian O'Blivion (2004)

"The television is [a box] of light and [color]", said the boring [postman]. ❋ Mr. Dictionary! (2004)

My [tv] doesn't [have on]/[off switch]. ❋ Saints (2003)

[if it] weren't for [electricity], we'd all be [watching] television by candlelight ❋ Biddy (2005)

Please [repeat after me]: "[I believe] in television. I believe that the TV news are true. I believe that [soap] operas are true." ❋ Kerb (2004)

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