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Em·my

(ĕm′ē)

A trademark for an award presented by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for excellence in the creation and production of television programming.

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Emmy

(ˈɛmɪ)

n, pl -mys or -mies

(Film) (in the US) one of the gold-plated statuettes awarded annually for outstanding television performances and productions

[C20: alteration of Immy, short for image orthicon tube]

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Em•my

(ˈɛm i)

n., pl. -mys.

(sometimes l.c.) any of a group of awards given annually by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for excellence in television programming, production, or performance.

[1945–50; < alter. of Immy=im(age orthicon) television camera tube]

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Emmy - an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television

accolade, honor, laurels, honour, award - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"

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Emmy

[ˈemɪ] N (Emmys or Emmies (pl)) (US) (TV) → Emmy m

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Emmy

n (= award) → Emmy f

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