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cable television

ca·ble tel·e·vi·sion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [key-buh l tel-uh-vizh-uh n]
    • /ˈkeɪ bəl ˈtɛl əˌvɪʒ ən/
    • /ˈkeɪbl ˈtelɪvɪʒn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [key-buh l tel-uh-vizh-uh n]
    • /ˈkeɪ bəl ˈtɛl əˌvɪʒ ən/

Definitions of cable television words

  • uncountable noun cable television Cable television is a television system in which signals are sent along wires rather than by radio waves. 3
  • noun cable television a television service in which programmes are distributed to subscribers' televisions by cable rather than by broadcast transmission 3
  • noun cable television a system of broadcasting television programming to private subscribers by means of coaxial cable. 1
  • noun cable television TV broadcasting via cable 1
  • noun cable television Television received through coaxial cables; especially, a TV service that provides reception to suburbs or other residential areas through utility lines and offering a wide variety of TV channels through satellite reception. 0
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Parts of speech for Cable television

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cable television popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for cable television

noun cable television

  • cable — A cable is a thick wire, or a group of wires inside a rubber or plastic covering, which is used to carry electricity or electronic signals.
  • pay television — a commercial service that broadcasts or provides television programs to viewers who pay a monthly charge or a per-program fee.
  • cablevision — cable television.
  • community antenna television — CATV.
  • subscription television — pay television.
All 5 Synonyms of cable television

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