TV

noun

ˈtē-ˈvē How to pronounce TV (audio)
Definition of TVnext
as in television
an electronic device with a screen and speakers that reproduces images and sound turn off the TV and go outside for a change

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Recent Examples of TV Moretti last month attended a retrospective of his work at the Bari International Film & TV Festival in southern Italy. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025 In select regions, F1 TV Pro subscribers can tune in for live coverage on any device, along with the opportunity to catch up on full session replays and highlights afterward. — Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 The international sales deal was secured ahead of the upcoming Hong Kong International Film & TV Market (FilMart), scheduled for March 17-20. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025

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“TV.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/TV. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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