television system

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television system

A family watches a news program on their television system.

Definition

Noun: A complete electronic system designed for the transmission and reception of moving images and accompanying sound over a distance. It encompasses the technology, infrastructure, and components necessary for broadcasting or distributing television signals and displaying them on a screen.

Usage

The term "television system" refers to the entire technical apparatus, from signal generation to display. It is often discussed in technical, engineering, or regulatory contexts. - The country is upgrading its national television system from analog to digital broadcasting. - Engineers are designing a new television system with higher resolution and better color fidelity.

Advanced Usage
  • "to standardize a television system": Refers to the process of establishing uniform technical specifications (e.g., NTSC, PAL, SECAM) for broadcasting within a region.
    • The conference aimed to standardize the television system across the continent.
Variants and Related Words
  • Television (n): More commonly used to refer to the medium of broadcasting or the physical receiving set (TV), rather than the entire technical system.
    • I watched the news on television.
  • TV system (n): A common abbreviated form with the same meaning.
  • Broadcasting system (n): A broader term that can include radio; a television system is a specific type of broadcasting system.
Synonyms
  • Telecommunication system for video: A more technical descriptor.
  • Video broadcasting system: Emphasizes the visual transmission component.
Related Phrases
  • System architecture: The design and structure of the television system.
    • The system architecture must support both satellite and cable delivery.
  • Signal transmission: A core function of any television system.
    • The mountainous terrain posed challenges for signal transmission in the old television system.
Related Concepts
  • Channel: A specific frequency band or digital pathway within a television system used to carry a program service.
  • Network: An organization that distributes programming across a television system, often via affiliated stations.
television system

A family watches a news program on their television system.

Noun
  1. a telecommunication system that transmits images of objects (stationary or moving) between distant points