television

noun

ˈte-lə-ˌvi-zhən How to pronounce television (audio)
Definition of televisionnext
as in TV
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound people who turn on the television the minute they walk in the door

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Recent Examples of television On Monday evening, groups of people also stormed the notorious pro-Vucic private Informer television that has led a campaign labeling student protesters as enemies of the state and traitors. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 Its digital platforms Drafting and Reign have now generated more than 1B impressions across Substack, IG and TikTok, with multiple original short stories published on Drafting now being developed for television. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026 The deal put Yum’s name and logo on signs around Churchill Downs and in television broadcasts watched by millions. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026 Besides Hollin and Bellisario, head of television music Russell Ziecker will also report to Herbst. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for television
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  • Five days ago, the two exchanged barbs and accusations in a debate on TV Band.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • One of those injured was a 12-year-old girl, Rabeh told France’s BFM TV.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Television.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/television. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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