Definition

Noun: A tv station is a facility or organization equipped for producing and transmitting television broadcasts to the public. It typically includes studios, broadcasting equipment, and a license to operate on a specific channel or frequency.

Usage

A tv station is a singular, countable noun. It refers to the entity responsible for creating and sending out television signals. * She works at the local tv station. * The new tv station will begin broadcasting next month. * Several major tv stations are covering the event.

Examples

• The tv station interrupted its regular programming for a news bulletin.
• He applied for a job as a camera operator at a tv station.
• This tv station is known for its high-quality documentaries.

Advanced Usage

• "to be affiliated with a tv station": To be officially connected to a larger broadcasting network.
  • The local tv station is affiliated with a major national network.
• "public/commercial tv station": Describes the funding model; public stations are often publicly funded, while commercial stations rely on advertising.
  • The show was picked up by a major commercial tv station.

Variants and Related Words

• Television station: A full, formal synonym for tv station.
• Broadcaster: A more general term for an organization that transmits television or radio programs.
• Network: A larger organization that provides programming to multiple affiliated stations.
• Channel: Often used interchangeably by viewers to refer to a tv station's broadcast signal (e.g., "Change the channel to Channel 5").

Synonyms

• Television station
• Broadcaster (in context)
• Channel (in casual usage)

Related Phrases

• Station identification: A short announcement or visual identifying the tv station, often required by law.
  • The tv station played its station identification jingle.

Noun

1. station for the production and transmission of television broadcasts