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  • abbreviation UK, slang, rare television

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Examples

  • In addition, the GOP will engage in tele-town hall meetings, Web ads, and other grassroots activity over the congressional recess, Gitcho said.

    First on the CNN Ticker: RNC commits nearly $1 million on health care campaign 2009

  • If you don't believe me, I can provide video evidence of her face when I cut off the Boobahs while explaining to her that the tele is rotting her developing brain.

    Here & There 2007

  • If you don't believe me, I can provide video evidence of her face when I cut off the Boobahs while explaining to her that the tele is rotting her developing brain.

    April 2007 2007

  • The Canon can also focus using tele from a shorter distance than Sony.

    News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) 2010

  • Perhaps the most curious example of that is the word "television" -- where the Greek word "tele" (meaning "afar") is combined with the Latin word "videre" (to see).

    Interested-Participant 2009

  • LUDDEN: Denise is what's called a tele-caregiver, and for two years she's been checking on the Fitzgerald's every evening from way up in Lafayette, Indiana.

    Wired Homes Keep Tabs On Aging Parents 2010

  • LUDDEN: Denise is what's called a tele-caregiver, and for two years she's been checking on the Fitzgerald's every evening from way up in Lafayette, Indiana.

    Wired Homes Keep Tabs On Aging Parents 2010

  • LUDDEN: Denise is what's called a tele-caregiver, and for two years she's been checking on the Fitzgerald's every evening from way up in Lafayette, Indiana.

    Wired Homes Keep Tabs On Aging Parents 2010

  • LUDDEN: Denise is what's called a tele-caregiver, and for two years she's been checking on the Fitzgerald's every evening from way up in Lafayette, Indiana.

    Wired Homes Keep Tabs On Aging Parents 2010

  • LUDDEN: Denise is what's called a tele-caregiver, and for two years she's been checking on the Fitzgerald's every evening from way up in Lafayette, Indiana.

    Wired Homes Keep Tabs On Aging Parents 2010

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  • -noun

    a television set.

    June 9, 2009