ˈteləˌvizhən sometimes ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: French télévision, from télé- tel- (I) + -vision
1. : the transmission and reproduction of transient images of fixed or moving objects ; specifically : an electronic system of transmitting such images together with sound over a wire or through space by apparatus that converts light and sound into electrical waves and reconverts them into visible light rays and audible sound
2. -s : a television receiving set
3.
a. : the television broadcasting industry
after the Vice President's initial blast at television , network executives were quick to respond — Robert Goralski
b. : television as a medium of communication
• tel·e·vi·sion·al·ly | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|vizhən ə lē, -zhnəlē adverb
• tel·e·vi·sion·ary -zhəˌnerē adjective