television
noun
tele·vi·sion
ˈte-lə-ˌvi-zhən 
especially British ˌte-lə-ˈvi-
often attributive
1
: an electronic system of transmitting transient images of fixed or moving objects together with sound over a wire or through space by apparatus that converts light and sound into electrical waves and reconverts them into visible light rays and audible sound
2
: a television receiving set
3
a
: the television broadcasting industry
b
: television as a medium of communication
c
: programming distributed over the Internet that is designed to be viewed in the same format as broadcast television
A couple of couch companions watching TV on tablets might not see the same thing any more, even when watching the same shows. Ad personalization—routine for most of the Web—has come to streaming television.—
Donna Howell
Donna HowellThe quarter was the 10th anniversary of Netflix's streaming service, which began with the vision that internet television would ultimately replace traditional television.—Emily Steel
Emily SteelExamples of television in a Sentence
people who turn on the television the minute they walk in the door
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The image of the distraught Inter Milan supporter who flashed up on television screens around the world, as his team prepared to take a meaningless corner in the 76th minute, told the story of the Champions League final.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 7 June 2025
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2025
The Emmys’ limited series/TV movie acting categories have come to represent some of the best and most-talked-about shows on television, and this year’s crop of contenders is no exception.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
Urie reflected on his legacy role as Marc St. James in Ugly Betty, one of the earliest openly gay characters on network television, and the tension of living authentically in an industry that didn’t fully accept queerness at the time.
—Lilly Workneh, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2025
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Stuart James, New York Times, 7 June 2025
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2025
The Emmys’ limited series/TV movie acting categories have come to represent some of the best and most-talked-about shows on television, and this year’s crop of contenders is no exception.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
Urie reflected on his legacy role as Marc St. James in Ugly Betty, one of the earliest openly gay characters on network television, and the tension of living authentically in an industry that didn’t fully accept queerness at the time.
—Lilly Workneh, HollywoodReporter, 7 June 2025
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“Television.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/television. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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television
noun
tele·vi·sion
ˈtel-ə-ˌvizh-ən
1
: an electronic system of transmitting images with sound over a wire or through space by devices that change light and sound into electrical waves and then change these back into light and sound
2
: a television receiving set
3
: the television broadcasting industry
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