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channel

 

[ หˆtสƒรฆnษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

television

A television station and its programs.

Synonyms

network, station

Examples of usage

  • I always watch the news on that channel.
  • What channel is the game on?
Context #2 | Noun

communication

A medium of communication or information.

Synonyms

medium, method

Examples of usage

  • The internet is a valuable channel for research.
  • Face-to-face communication is a more personal channel.
Context #3 | Verb

directing

To direct towards a particular end or object.

Synonyms

direct, funnel

Examples of usage

  • She channeled her energy into her work.
  • The river was channeled to prevent flooding.

Translations

Translations of the word "channel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น canal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅˆเคจเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kanal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ saluran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฝะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kanaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒฃใƒณใƒใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท canal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ canal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kanal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฑ„๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู†ุงุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanรกl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kanรกl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข‘้“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kanal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรกs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ canal

Etymology

The word 'channel' originated from the Old French word 'chanel' which meant 'water pipe, gutter, groove'. It later evolved to refer to a course for water, a means of communication, and a medium for conveying information. The modern usage of 'channel' in the context of television and communication dates back to the 1920s with the rise of broadcasting and media.

See also: channels, rechannel.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,871, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.