Definition of "high-definition television" [high-definition television]

• A television system that has twice the standard number of scanning lines per frame and therefore produces pictures with greater detail. (noun)

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• "Taking me to a premium, all-inclusive lounge area along the first base line complete with private restrooms, high-definition television monitors and grab-and-go dining foods, The Ketel One Lounge became home number one."
• "films on digital videofor postproductionprojectionsatellite televisiontape recordingtelevision24p HDTV production technologyvideoSee also DVD; HDTV high-definition television"