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TEL-iv-izhn/ˈtelɪvɪʒn/

A screen for programmes is a television, often shortened to TV. Watch television / on television / turn the television on. Radio is sound only. Tele- hints “far”; vision hints “see.” British English still uses television in careful talk.

Meaning

A device with a screen for watching programmes; also called TV.

Examples

• “They watch television in the evening.”
• “Turn the television down, please.”
• “The news is on television at ten.”

Good to know

watch television / on television. Short: TV.

Near in meaning

TV

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