Pronunciation: /ˈtɛlɪvɪʒ(ə)n, tɛlɪˈvɪʒ(ə)n/
noun
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1 [mass noun] a system for converting visual images (with sound) into electrical signals, transmitting them by radio or other means, and displaying them electronically on a screen: the days before television [as modifier]: a television camera
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the activity, profession, or medium of broadcasting on television: she has a job in television [as modifier]: television news
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television programmes: Dan was sitting on the settee watching television Norman was on television yesterday
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2 (also television set) a device with a screen for receiving television signals: a colour television she turned the television up
