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telescreen

[ tel-uh-skreen ]

/ ˈtɛl əˌskrin /

noun

a television screen, especially a large one suitable for viewing by large numbers of people.

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having or claiming to have the power of seeing objects or actions beyond the range of natural vision.

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Origin of telescreen

First recorded in 1940–45; tele(vision) + screen

Words nearby telescreen

Telescope Peak, telescopic, telescopic sight, Telescopium, telescopy, telescreen, teleseism, teleshop, teleshopping, telesis, telesoftware

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Example sentences from the Web for telescreen

Probably because it took another 10 years before everyone was online with the “telescreen,” which watches you as you watch it.
P.J. O’Rourke: Orwell Was Right|P. J. O’Rourke|March 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Merrick sank down behind his desk, hands toying with the telescreen controls.
Turning Point|Alfred Coppel
The telescreen in the control room of old Alpha was yet dark.
Perfect Control|Richard Stockham
They hate you because you don't like powdered eggs and the telescreen and a beautiful day in Chicagee.
This Crowded Earth|Robert Bloch

Neither paid him any heed, until he shouted and tried frenziedly to shove the soldier from in front of the telescreen.
Irresistible Weapon|Horace Brown Fyfe
A telescreen furnished entertainment when he pushed another button.
Thy Name Is Woman|Bryce Walton

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