alphanumeric display
- noun
- /ˌælfəˈnʊmərɪk dɪˈspleɪ/
- Specialized
:
pantalla alfanumérica
- The device features an alphanumeric display that shows both letters and numbers, making it easy to read the information.
Examples
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The new series integrates a 16-bit A/D converter, alphanumeric display, and a temperature-compensated pressure sensor.
Academic text (1994) -
On the dashboard, the car's alphanumeric display provides real-time information such as speed and fuel level.
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The new alarm clock includes an alphanumeric display that allows users to set the time using both numbers and letters.
Synonyms
197
2.5
A screen on a device that shows pictures and words
1
3.6
An electronic screen that shows numbers or letters
1
5.4
An electronic screen that shows numbers and text
How Clear
- Specialized
22
3.8
- Specialized
2
5.3
1
3.6
- Specialized
25
3.4
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'alphanumeric' (relating to letters and numbers) with 'display' (a screen or device that shows information); the phrase literally denotes a display that shows letters and digits. This compositional, literal pattern follows normal English noun–modifier rules and is readily inferable by a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
The name alphanumeric display comes from two parts, alpha and numeric. Here, alpha means 'letters' and numeric means 'numbers'. So it describes a screen that shows both letters and numbers, like an airport board that lists words and flight numbers.