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computer display

computer display

1 2.5
A screen that shows pictures and text from a computer
  • noun
  • /kəmˈpjuːtər dɪsˈpleɪ/
translation icon : pantalla de computadora
  • "We're going to have a beautiful sunset, Wiley." Craig looked up from the panel's computer display.

Modern computer displays that display colour.

Examples

  • I have upgraded to Windows 8, and my computer display is not the same.

    Blog text (10)
  • Each picture appeared twice on the computer display to represent the plural.

    Academic text (2013)
  • One day, all computer displays will look this good.

    Blog text (34)
  • Hey, Ziggy, wanna come up and have a look at the computer display?

  • The device has a camera that sends images to another eyewear-mounted computer display.

    Academic text (2008)
  • "A cryptology program," Delores spoke as she studied the directories on the computer display.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • Computer displays flickered as AJ dashed into the AL lab.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • The participants viewed the text on a computer display at 4 centimeters (about 2 inches), corresponding to approximately 4-point and 16-point type at a normal reading distance of 40 centimeters (about 16 inches).

    Academic text (2007)
  • The computer display showed vibrant colors and crisp images during the presentation.

  • He adjusted the brightness on his computer display to reduce eye strain while working.

Synonyms

screen
vscomputer display
1.0

A flat surface that shows images or videos

is specifically the device for showing a computer's visual output to a user
display
vscomputer display
  • Specialized
197 2.5

A screen on a device that shows pictures and words

is the computer-specific screen term rather than a broad visual device
monitor
vscomputer display
118 3.3

A screen that shows pictures from a computer

is the term focused on the screen showing computer visual output specifically
computer screen
vscomputer display
46 2.1

A flat display that shows pictures and text from a computer

is the general term for that same screen showing computer output
computer monitor
vscomputer display
8 2.7

A screen that shows the images and information from a computer

focuses on the screen component rather than the whole device with electronics
viewscreen
vscomputer display
7 7.8

A flat screen that shows images or video in a control room

is the ordinary term used in real devices rather than fictional settings
video display
vscomputer display
2 3.4

A screen that shows text, photos, or moving pictures

is about showing computer output in general, not limited to moving images
digital display
vscomputer display
1 3.6

An electronic screen that shows numbers or letters

focuses on general visual output including images, not only character data
read-out
vscomputer display
  • Specialized
1 5.4

An electronic screen that shows numbers and text

covers visual computer output more broadly than just numeric or textual readings
display panel
vscomputer display
1 3.0

A flat screen or board that shows information in public places

is usually the private device for viewing computer output rather than public signage
flat panel display
vscomputer display
  • Specialized
1 3.9

A thin, flat screen for computers and televisions

is the general term emphasizing device function rather than its thin physical form
visual display unit
vscomputer display
  • UK
4.1

A screen like a computer monitor that shows images and text

is the common term used for the same device in general speech
multiscreen
vscomputer display
  • Specialized
4.2

A large display made from several screens joined together

is a single screen solution for showing a computer's visual output to a user

How Clear

monitor
118 3.3
computer display
1 2.5
screen
1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

computer + display

The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'computer' (an electronic device) with 'display' (a screen that shows visual data): a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer this is the screen associated with a computer. This modifier+noun compounding is a common, compositional pattern in English and other languages, so prior exposure is not required for comprehension.

Etymology

The term computer display is a simple compound of computer and display, where display means 'to show', so imagine a window that lets you see what the computer is doing. That's why it means 'a screen that shows pictures, text, and other information from the computer'.