television

Meanings

• noun

  An electronic device used to receive and display television programs.

  - "I watch the news on television every morning."
  - "The television is in the living room."

• noun

  The medium through which television programs are broadcast and received.

  - "Satellite television provides a wider range of channels."
  - "Cable television requires a subscription."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with television
evening , heaven , given , driven

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Variants

List of all variants of television that leads to same result
television , televisions , television set , cable TV , cable television , cable televisions , community antenna television , community antenna televisions , educational television , educational televisions , satellite television , on (the) television , on television , on the television , direct broadcast satellite , satellite , pay television , pay-TV , pay-TVs , pre-television , pretelevision

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Television comes from the Latin words 'televisio' meaning 'far seeing' and the Greek word 'videre' meaning 'to see'.

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Trivia

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1. The first regular television broadcast took place in the United States on July 2, 1941.

2. The first color television broadcast occurred on November 2, 1954.

3. The average American spends over 2 hours per day watching television.

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Related Concepts

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1. Broadcasting: The transmission of television programs from a source to receivers via radio waves or cables.

2. Television studio: A facility where television programs are produced and recorded.

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Culture

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Television has had a profound impact on modern culture, shaping the way we communicate, learn, and entertain ourselves. It has been used to explore complex social issues, promote new technologies, and even influence political elections.

How to Memorize "television"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large box with a screen and buttons on the front. Visualize antennae or cables connected to the box.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'television' with watching your favorite shows, staying informed with the news, and bonding with family and friends over shared programs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'TELLY' to remember the word 'Television'.

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