What is "HDTV"?

What is "HDTV"?

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HDTV stands for high definition television. It is a higher resolution picture, that is, used to broadcast movies or regular TV programs. The biggest difference between high definition and standard definition TV is the amount of detail you see in the picture. With high definition TV you get more picture information, so it looks clearer, it looks sharper. You see details you couldn't see before, when you're watching in standard definition.