television

[tel-uh-vizh-uhn]

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

/ 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

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of television¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of television¹

C20: from _tele- + _vision

Example Sentences

Mason said authorities were reviewing closed-circuit television video.

From Los Angeles Times

While some neighbors have alerted television crews to report on what many have dubbed the “Trash House,” others are defending Goan as a misunderstood man who is simply collecting material for recycling.

From Los Angeles Times

More than 20 television series ran with Floyd at the helm, and one of the attractions was the obvious tension between him and his director.

From BBC

Watching the game on his 65-inch television, the self-described hardcore Bruins fan also had the roster pulled up on his phone for ready reference, alternating between one screen and the other.

From Los Angeles Times

More than seven million people watched the group stages of the 2025 Women's World Cup live on television across the BBC.

From BBC

Related Words

• TV set www.thesaurus.com
• audio 
• box 
• station 
• video