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televisor

American  
[tel-uh-vahy-zer] / ˈtɛl əˌvaɪ zər /

noun

  1. an apparatus for transmitting or receiving television.


Etymology

Origin of televisor

First recorded in 1925–30; televise + -or 2

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Along with sets, from Baird’s 1928 ‘Noah’s Ark’ televisor to today’s ultra-thin screens, Horrocks examines the technology’s military uses, the ethical furore over content, and its uses as a symbol in art, film and literature.

From Nature Jan. 30, 2018

He would also put on expensive demonstrations to show off his beloved "televisor" at places like Selfridges, in the hope of capturing the imagination of the general public, although he would barely break even.

From BBC Dec. 21, 2016

“Broadcasting from a televisor station in London was to begin at once.”

From Time Mar. 2, 2015

In effect the robot electrically scans the design line by line, much as a modern televisor scans an image.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Then take care of yourself, and watch the televisor tomorrow, John.”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov

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