Teletext: meaning, definitions and examples

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teletext

 

[ หˆtษ›lษชtษ›kst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

television broadcasting

Teletext is a technology that allows the transmission of textual information alongside a television signal, which viewers can access through their TVs. It was initially developed in the 1970s in Europe as a way to provide news, weather updates, and other information directly to viewers. Teletext pages can include various types of content, such as subtitles for programs, sports scores, and emergency information. Although the use of teletext has declined with the rise of the internet and digital broadcasts, it still exists in some regions as a source of information for viewers.

Synonyms

data broadcasting, text service.

Examples of usage

  • I checked the teletext for the latest sports scores.
  • The teletext service provides important news updates.
  • You can read subtitles through the teletext feature.
  • Teletext is still used in some cable television broadcasts.

Translations

Translations of the word "teletext" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น teletexto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‡เคฒเฅ€เคŸเฅ‡เค•เฅเคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Teletext

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teleteks

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะปะตั‚ะตะบัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ teletext

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒฌใƒ†ใ‚ญใ‚นใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tรฉlรฉtexte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ teletexto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท teletekst

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ…”๋ ˆํ…์ŠคํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู„ูุงุฒ ู†ุตูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teletext

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ teletext

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ต่ง†้ข‘้“ๅญ—ๅน•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ teletext

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sjรณnvarpstexti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะปะตั‚ะตะบัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teletekst

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ teletexto

Etymology

The term 'teletext' combines 'tele', from the Greek 'tฤ“le' meaning 'far off' or 'at a distance', and 'text', which refers to written material. The development of teletext began in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with several countries, particularly in Europe, exploring methods to combine text with television transmissions. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) launched its teletext service, Ceefax, in 1974, which became a model for similar services across Europe. Teletext was primarily designed to serve as an accessible means of delivering information to television audiences without requiring internet connectivity. In its heyday, teletext became an important source for news, information, and entertainment but has seen a decline due to the advent of internet technologies and digital television systems, which offer more dynamic and interactive features.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,552 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.