high-definition television
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high-definition television
[¦hī def·ə¦nish·ən ′tel·ə‚vizh·ən] (communications)
A television system with a resolution of more than 1000 scan lines, as compared to 525-625 scan lines in conventional systems. Abbreviated HDTV.
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