televised

Televised is the past tense and past participle of televise, a verb meaning to transmit a program or event to an audience by means of a television broadcast. When something is described as televised, it indicates that it was shown on television, rather than in theaters, cinemas, or on radio. From a linguistic standpoint, televise is formed from tele- (far) and vision (seeing); televised reflects standard English verb inflection.

Historically, television's growth in the mid-20th century popularized the term. As TV became a dominant medium for news, sports, entertainment, and public affairs, many events—debates, games, ceremonies—were described as televised. The related noun telecast can refer to a particular broadcast or to the act of broadcasting.

In modern usage, televised is frequently used for events produced specifically for television, whether live or recorded. With the rise of streaming and on-demand platforms, some content is described as televised even when it appears online later; however, it still denotes a program that originated as television content.

The term is commonly applied to a wide range of broadcasts, including news reports, sports programs, political debates, and entertainment shows. While other verbs such as air, broadcast, or stream are related, televised specifically signals a program designed for the television medium and its historical audience.