A televised fundraising event encouraging viewers to make donations via telephone.

(philosophy) The study of the purpose or design of natural occurrences. / (by extension) An instance of such a design or purpose, usually in natural phenomena.

(uncountable) An electronic communication medium that allows the transmission of real-time visual images, and often sound.

(neologism, informal) To watch television.

A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy. / Any instrument used in astronomy for observing distant objects (such as a radio telescope).

(transitive, intransitive) To extend or contract in the manner of a telescope.

A telecommunication device (originally mechanical, and now electronic) used for two-way talking with another person (now often shortened to phone).

(transitive, intransitive) To (attempt to) contact someone using a telephone. / (transitive) To convey (a message) via telephone.

The sequence of digits used to identify a particular destination telephone in a network. / (in the plural, humorous) A large number.

Television received through coaxial cables; specifically, a TV service that provides reception to suburbs or other residential areas through utility lines and offering a wide variety of TV channels through satellite reception.