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Word

televised

Phoneticstele·vised

US/ˈtɛɫəˌvaɪzd/

UK/tˈɛlɪvˌaɪzd/

Definition

adj. shown to people on television.

adj. transmitted or broadcast via television media.

Examples

“The match was televised live from London.”

“The royal wedding was televised to millions of viewers around the world.”

“Although the debate was televised in high definition, the subtle nuances of the candidates' arguments were often lost in the rapid editing.”

Examples

simple

“The match was televised live from London.”

contextual

“The royal wedding was televised to millions of viewers around the world.”

complex

“Although the debate was televised in high definition, the subtle nuances of the candidates' arguments were often lost in the rapid editing.”

Usage

Usually appears before the noun it describes.

Synonyms

Antonyms

unbroadcast

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
Frequency
Frequent
Level
B1 · Intermediate
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