TV audience

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Definition

Noun: - The collective group of people who watch a particular television program or channel: This term refers to the viewers or spectators as a whole who are reached by television broadcasts.

Usage
  • The term "tv audience" is used to describe the viewership in a general, collective sense. It is often discussed in contexts like ratings, advertising, and media impact.
  • It functions as a singular noun when referring to the group as a single entity.
Examples
  • The new drama series captured a massive tv audience in its first week.
  • Advertisers are willing to pay more for commercial slots during shows with a loyal tv audience.
  • The show's controversial finale divided its tv audience.
Advanced Usage
  • "to command a tv audience": to attract and hold the attention of television viewers.
    • The veteran news anchor continues to command a large tv audience.
  • "to grow a tv audience": to increase the number of viewers over time.
    • The network's strategy is to grow its tv audience among younger demographics.
Variants and Related Words
  • Viewership (n): The number or group of people watching television, often used interchangeably with "tv audience" but can imply a more measurable quantity.
    • The show's viewership has declined this season.
  • Television viewers (n phr): A more explicit phrase for the individuals who make up the audience.
    • The debate was watched by millions of television viewers.
Synonyms
  • Viewers: People who watch television.
  • Spectators: People who watch an event, show, or performance (can be used for TV).
  • Televiewers: A less common, formal term for television viewers.
Related Phrases
  • Target audience: The specific group of people a program or advertisement is intended to reach.
    • The cartoon's target audience is children aged 6 to 11.
  • Live audience: The group of people physically present at a broadcast event, as opposed to the tv audience watching at home.
    • The comedian played off the energy of the live audience.
Notes
  • "Tv audience" is typically written without a hyphen. The abbreviation "TV" is almost always used in this compound noun.
  • The concept is central to the television industry for measuring popularity and commercial value.
Noun
  1. the audience reached by television