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telop

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈtɛləp/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A text or image superimposed on a television screen.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: broadcasting, media, television

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2

noun

Meaning 2

Abbreviation of television opaque projector.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Alternative spelling of TELOP.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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History

Etymology

A genericization of the trademark TELOP; an acronym of television opaque projector.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Macedonian: те́лоп (télop) — text or image superimposed on a television screen