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microprojector

microprojector

6.0
A small portable device that projects images from a phone onto a wall or screen
  • noun
  • /ˌmaɪkroʊprəˈdʒɛktər/
translation icon : microproyector
  • During the meeting, she used a microprojector to show the project's progress directly from her laptop.

Examples

  • With the microprojector set up, we were able to display the presentation slides on the wall for everyone to see.

  • For starters, it'll address all our current personal computing needs: stick a camera chip next to the microprojector to do video motion capture on the user's fingers, and you've got a virtual keyboard for grappling with those thorny spreadsheet and presentation problems.

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  • The teacher brought a microprojector to the classroom so that students could easily view the educational video.

Synonyms

projector
vsmicroprojector
74 3.0

A machine that uses light to show images on a screen

is much smaller and portable for showing images or data
slide projector
vsmicroprojector
  • Archaic
3 3.2

A machine that shows a small photo on a screen so it looks larger

is compact and often handles digital files rather than physical frames
overhead projector
vsmicroprojector
  • Archaic
3 3.2

A machine that shines light through clear plastic sheets to show images on a screen

is portable and projects electronic images rather than using clear sheets
movie projector
vsmicroprojector
  • US
2 2.7

A machine that shows films on a screen for groups of people

is compact and aimed at general display, not cinema reel projection
beamer
vsmicroprojector
  • UK
1 5.6

A device that projects images or video onto a screen

is smaller and portable, meant for close-range or mobile use
film projector
vsmicroprojector
1 3.4

A machine that shows moving pictures from a roll of film on a screen

is smaller and made for still images or digital data, not reels
epidiascope
vsmicroprojector
  • Specialized
9.9

A projector that shows pictures of clear slides and solid objects onto a screen

is compact and portable rather than specialized for both original types
episcope
vsmicroprojector
  • Specialized
9.9

A device that uses light that bounces off objects to show their image on a screen for study

is portable and used for general image or data display

How Small

microprojector
6.0
projector
74 3.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

microprojector = projector (transparent) = micro + project + or

The word straightforwardly means a small projector, with 'micro-' contributing the sense of small size.

Etymology

The word microprojector joins micro- meaning 'small', as in microscope, and projector, from the common word project meaning 'to show or throw forward'. So a microprojector is a small, easy-to-carry device that 'throws' or shows images onto a wall.