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television

Meaning in simple English

US /ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/ · UK /ˈtelɪvɪʒən/

television means: A device with a screen that shows moving pictures and sound.

noun

TV SETA1

A device with a screen that shows moving pictures and sound.

  • Our television is broken.
  • They bought a bigger television yesterday.
  • Can you move the television into the bedroom?

Similar words: TV, TV set

Common phrases: new television, television screen, portable television

BROADCAST MEDIUMA1

A system for sending moving pictures and sound so people can watch programmes at home.

  • I watch television after school.
  • She works in television.
  • Did you see the interview on television?

How to use it: on television (The match is on television tonight.)

Similar words: TV

Common phrases: watch television, on television, television news

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