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miniseries

/ˈmɪniˌsɪriːz/ /ˈmɪnɪˌsɪriːz/

Meanings
noun
A radio or television series with a small number of episodes not intended to last a complete season.

Examples :

"My favorite miniseries of all time is the old BBC adaptation of "I, Claudius"."
media entertainment

Related Words

Illustration relatively

relatively adverb

[ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li]

Proportionally, in relation to some larger scale thing.

"He measured his success relatively, that is, competitively."

Illustration television

television noun

/ˈtɛləˌvɪʒən/

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

"It’s a good thing that television doesn’t transmit smell."

Illustration episodes

episodes noun

/ˈepɪsoʊdz/ /ˈepɪˌsoʊdz/

An incident, action, or time period standing out by itself, but more or less connected with a complete series of events.

"It was a most embarrassing episode in my life."

Illustration instalments

instalments noun

/ɪnˈstɔːlmənts/ /ɪnˈstɔːlməns/

One of a series of parts, whether equal or unequal to the other parts of the series, of a given entity or a given process, which part presents or is presented at a particular scheduled interval.

"We paid for the new washing machine in monthly instalments. "

Illustration adaptation

adaptation noun

/ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/

The process of adapting something or becoming adapted to a situation; adjustment, modification.

"The adaptation of the school schedule to accommodate the new sports program was a success. "

Illustration intended

intended verb

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/

(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

"He intends to go to university."

Illustration focusing

focusing verb

/ˈfoʊkəsɪŋ/ /ˈfoʊkəsɪn/

(followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.

"I have to focus on my work."

Illustration complete

complete noun

/kəmˈpliːt/

A completed survey.

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

Illustration favorite

favorite noun

/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

"My favorite book is the one about space exploration. "

Illustration predetermined

predetermined verb

/ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/ /ˌpriːdɪˈtɝːrmɪnd/

To determine or decide in advance.

"The meeting time was predetermined by the manager, so everyone had to adjust their schedules. "

Illustration announced

announced verb

/əˈnaʊnst/ /əˈnaʊnstɪd/

To give public notice, especially for the first time; to make known

"The teacher announced that there would be no school tomorrow due to the snow. "

Illustration superhero

superhero noun

/s(j)upə(ɹ)hɪɹoʊ/

Any kind of fantasy/science fiction crime-fighting character, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature.

"My little brother loves superheroes like Superman and Batman. "