Definition of High-definition television

1. Noun. A television system that has more than the usual number of lines per frame so its pictures show more detail.

Exact synonyms: Hdtv
Generic synonyms: Telecasting, Television, Tv, Video

Definition of High-definition television

1. Noun. Any or all of several formats of television system having a higher resolution than traditional ones ¹

2. Noun. A television set that employs such a system ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of High-definition Television

high
high-and-dry(p)
high-and-mighty
high-angle fire
high-angle gun
high-backed
high-beam
high-beams
high-blown
high-born
high-bred
high-bush blueberry
high-calorie diet
high-ceilinged
high-definition television (current term)
high-definition televisions
high-density lipoprotein
high-density lipoproteins
high-end
high-energy
high-energy physics
high-energy shock waves
high-fat diet
high-fibre diet
high-fidelity
high-five
high-flier
high-flown

Literary usage of High-definition television

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Measurements for Competitiveness in Electronics (1994)
"High-Definition Television Japan leads in the development of high-definition television and offers a full line of production equipment for programs. ..."

2. Digital Television Transition: Issues Related to an Information Campaign by Mark L. Goldstein (2006)
""Consumer groups generally opposed the introduction of high-definition television because of these higher costs and the fact that high-definition digital ..."

3. Spectrum Management Policy: Hearing Before the Committee on Commerce, U. S edited by W. J. Tauzin, E. J. Tauzin (1998)
"I am delighted to be here today to demonstrate for the Subcommittee revolutionary High Definition television technology. This morning, you will be viewing a ..."

4. Implementing the European Community Single Market: Sixth Followup Report (1994)
"The common action to be taken by the Member States with respect to the adoption of a single world-wide high-definition television production standard by the ..."

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