The Dictionary Definition of Television

This is just interesting, and probably a bit outdated now...


tel·e·vi·sion P Pronunciation Key (t l -v zh n) n.
•The transmission of visual images of moving and stationary objects, generally with accompanying sound, as electromagnetic waves and the reconversion of received waves into visual images.
•An electronic apparatus that receives electromagnetic waves and displays the reconverted images on a screen.
•The integrated audible and visible content of the electromagnetic waves received and converted by such an apparatus.
•The industry of producing and broadcasting television programs.
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