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multiscreening

multiscreening

5.3
Using several screens or devices at the same time
  • noun
  • /ˈmʌltiˌskriːnɪŋ/
  • Jargon
translation icon : multiscreening
  • During the game, many fans engaged in multiscreening by watching the match on their TV while checking updates on their phones.
  • predictors of multiscreening
  • multiscreening with smartphone
  • multiscreening with television

Examples

  • Overall, media factors appeared to be the most important predictors of multiscreening with smartphones.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Our study showed that within a country, differences on these cultural dimensions could influence multiscreening use.

    Academic text (2018)

  • In addition, the number of devices of the examined screen is included as a media factor. Multiscreening with Television.

    Academic text (2018)

  • The amount of multiscreening with a certain screen served as the dependent variable.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Future research is necessary to test the other factors as predictors of multiscreening, especially on the country level.

    Academic text (2018)

  • The results for multiscreening with television are presented in Table 3a.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Second, we looked at predictors of multiscreening by comparing audience, media, and cultural factors.

    Academic text (2018)

  • For instance, respondents who reported a greater degree of multiscreening could also report a greater degree of polychronicity.

    Academic text (2018)

  • The aim of the study is to examine the predictors of multiscreening by looking at audience, media, and cultural factors.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Finally, long-term orientation appeared to be a significant predictor of multiscreening with smartphones in the overall sample.

    Academic text (2018)

Synonyms

multicasting
vsmultiscreening
  • Specialized
1 4.5

Sending information to many people at the same time over a computer network

is about using or delivering content across screens not network broadcasting
multiscreen
vsmultiscreening
3.8

Using more than one screen at the same time

is the deliberate practice of using or delivering content across devices

Surface Forms

multiscreening singular
multiscreenings plural

Morphology

multiscreening = multiscreen (transparent) = multi + screen + ing

The noun is a regular -ing form referring to the activity denoted by the base verb.

Etymology

Multiscreening comes from multi- ('many') and screen ('display'), the same parts you see in multitask where you do several things at once. So multiscreening is the action of using or showing things on many screens or devices at the same time, like texting while watching television.