Meaning of the word "cable television" in English

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cable television

US /ˈkeɪ.bəl ˌtel.ə.vɪʒ.ən/
UK /ˈkeɪ.bəl ˌtel.ə.vɪʒ.ən/
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Noun

1.

a system in which television programs are transmitted to subscribers by cable rather than by broadcast signal

Example:
Many households in the area subscribe to cable television.
Before streaming, cable television was the primary source of entertainment for many.
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