televised
An event or performance that is shown on television is televised.
When we say an event or concert was televised, it means people could watch it from their homes using a TV. It's not uncommon for major sports games or award shows to be broadcast live, so everyone can tune in and see what's happening. Sometimes news programs will also be televised if there's something important that's happening somewhere in the world.
How common is "televised"?
Word televised is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
verb
To broadcast, or be broadcast, by television
adjective
Broadcast by television.
Real examples of "televised" in context
