ˈtiːˈviː ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən ˈtiːˈviː ˈvɪd.i.əʊ ˈvɪd.iˌoʊ a telecommunication system that transmits images of objects (stationary or moving) between distant points an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen the British call a tv set a ‘telly’ broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects she is a star of screen and video Television is a medium because it is neither rare nor well done