high definition television

high def·i·ni·tion tel·e·vi·sion

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy def-uh-nish-uh n tel-uh-vizh-uh n]
- /haɪ ˌdɛf əˈnɪʃ ən ˈtɛl əˌvɪʒ ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy def-uh-nish-uh n tel-uh-vizh-uh n]
- /haɪ ˌdɛf əˈnɪʃ ən ˈtɛl əˌvɪʒ ən/

Definitions of high definition television words

noun high definition television a television system having twice the standard number of scanning lines per frame and producing a sharper image, and greater picture detail. Abbreviation: HDTV. 1
noun high definition television a television system offering a picture with superior definition, using 1000 or more scanning lines, and possibly a higher field repetition rate to reduce flicker effects 0

before 1980

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1980-85

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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