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cable television

American  

noun

  1. a system of broadcasting television programming to private subscribers by means of coaxial cable.


cable television British  

noun

  1. a television service in which programmes are distributed to subscribers' televisions by cable rather than by broadcast transmission

"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

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The 12 states have alleged the deal is illegal because it will give Paramount too much power over theatrical movie distribution and cable television programming.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

The internet and cable television provider has lost thousands of customers in recent years as it faces stiff competition offering broadband internet packages.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

The lawsuit alleges antitrust violations in three markets where the two companies currently compete: wide-release films, potential blockbuster movies and cable television, where the combined entity would own more than 50 cable channels.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Bonta said the the $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros. by Paramount would leave the resulting company with control of nearly a third of all movie production and cable television programming in the United States.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

So, right then and there, she walked onstage, pretending to read a bill from the cable television company.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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