visual display unit
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Definition
Noun: 1. A computer output device that presents information in a visual form: A "visual display unit" (VDU) is a piece of equipment, typically consisting of a screen and often a keyboard, used to display data from a computer. It is the British term for what is commonly called a "video display" or "monitor."
Usage
The term "visual display unit" is a formal and somewhat dated technical term, primarily used in British English. It refers to the complete hardware component used for viewing computer output. * All employees were provided with a keyboard and a visual display unit. * The data is processed by the computer and shown on the visual display unit.
Advanced Usage
- In technical specifications or formal contexts: The term might be used in official documentation, standards, or older technical manuals.
- The system requirements list a minimum resolution for the visual display unit.
Variants and Related Words
- Video display (unit): The more common, equivalent American English term.
- Monitor: The most common modern term for the screen component of a computer system.
- Screen: A general term for the display surface.
- Display: A broad term for any device that presents visual information.
Synonyms
- Monitor
- Video display
- Screen
- Display
Related Phrases
- VDU: The standard abbreviation for "visual display unit."
- Please ensure your VDU is positioned to reduce glare.
Noun
- (British) British term for video display