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digital television transition
Definition
The process by which analog television broadcasting is converted to and replaced by digital television. (source: Wikipedia)
French
transition à la télévision numérique
Associated words and phrases also defined
digital audio broadcasting
digital broadcasting
digital television
Note
In an effort to give Canadians better television choices, the CRTC has set a deadline for the full transition from analog to over-the-air digital TV signals. By August 31, 2011, virtually all over-the-air broadcasting in Canada will be digital.
This term is used for
analog sunset
analog switchoff
digital switchover

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