Television

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/

Definitions of television

noun a device that receives and displays television broadcasts

Example Sentences

A1 I watch television every evening.

A2 She prefers watching movies on television rather than online.

B1 Television has a big influence on people's opinions and beliefs.

B2 Many households have multiple televisions in different rooms.

C1 The quality of television programs has improved significantly over the years.

C2 Television networks compete fiercely for viewership ratings.

adjective relating to the broadcasting of television programs

Example Sentences

A1 I watch television shows every evening.

A2 She bought a television remote control to replace the old one.

B1 The television program was informative and engaging.

B2 The new television set has a high-definition display.

C1 The television industry is constantly evolving with new technologies.

C2 His knowledge of television production is extensive and impressive.

Examples of television in a Sentence

formal The television industry is constantly evolving with new technology.

informal I love watching television shows in the evenings.

slang Let's binge-watch some TV tonight!

figurative Her mind was like a television, constantly flickering with different thoughts.

Grammatical Forms of television

past tense

televised

plural

televisions

comparative

more television

superlative

most television

present tense

television

future tense

will television

perfect tense

have televised

continuous tense

is televising

singular

television

positive degree

television

infinitive

to televise

gerund

televising

participle

televised

Origin and Evolution of television

First Known Use: 1907 year
Language of Origin: Greek and Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'television' is a combination of the Greek word 'tele', meaning 'far', and the Latin word 'visio', meaning 'sight'.
Evolution of the word: The term 'television' was first used in 1907 by Russian scientist Constantin Perskyi at the International Electricity Congress in Paris to describe a system of transmitting and receiving moving images over a distance. Over time, the word has become synonymous with the electronic device used for viewing broadcasted programs.