television
- 01 A1 Beginner
the piece of equipment with a screen that you use to watch programmes.
the physical electronic device equipped with a screen and speakers for receiving and displaying broadcast signals.
Simple“We bought a new television for the living room because the old one was too small.”
In context“The technician calibrated the new television to ensure the colour balance remained consistent across different lighting conditions in the showroom.”
UsageOften shortened to 'TV' in everyday speech.
- 02 A2 Elementary
the system of broadcasting moving pictures and sound to people's homes.
the medium of electronic communication used for transmitting real-time visual images and sound.
Simple“Television has changed a lot since the internet became popular.”
In context“Critics argue that television remains the most influential medium for shaping public opinion during national elections.”
UsageUsed without an article when referring to the medium in general.
Synonyms - 03 A2 Elementary
the shows and films that are broadcast.
the collective content or programming broadcast via the medium of television.
Simple“There is too much advertising on television these days.”
In context“The documentary explored how children's television has evolved to include more educational content over the last decade.”
UsageUsually uncountable in this sense.
Synonyms
Usage television showed
From tele- + vision; first attested in 1900, probably influenced by French télévision from Constantin Perskyi's 1900 paper that was unpublished but presented at a Paris conference.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.