high-definition television

Also known as high definition TV, high definition

TV resolution standard

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High-definition television (HDTV) is a television standard that displays images with significantly higher resolution than earlier TV formats, showing much more detail and clarity on screen. It matters because it provides a noticeably better viewing experience with sharper picture quality, making it the standard for modern television broadcasts and content.

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Instance of: technical standard
Has part: HD ready

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High-definition television (HDTV) describes a television or video system which provides a substantially higher image resolution than the previous generation of technologies. The term has been used since at least 1933; in more recent times, it refers to the generation following standard-definition television (SDTV). It is the standard video format used in most broadcasts: terrestrial broadcast television, cable television, and satellite television.

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