Definition

1. Noun:
   • A screen used to display the output of a computer to the user: A computer display is an electronic visual output device that presents information, data, and graphics generated by a computer's video card.

Usage

• The term "computer display" is a standard noun phrase used to refer to the primary output component of a computer system. It is often used in technical, academic, and general contexts.
• It is typically used with verbs like , , , , and .
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • The new computer display has a very high resolution.
  • She connected her laptop to an external computer display for the presentation.
  • The text on the computer display was too small to read.

Advanced Usage

• "to be displayed on a computer display": This passive construction emphasizes where information is shown.
  • The results will be displayed on a computer display in the control room.

Variants and Related Words

• Display (n): A more general term for any screen or device that shows information. A computer display is a specific type of display.
  • The museum had an interactive display about ancient Egypt.
• Monitor (n): A very common synonym for "computer display," especially for desktop computers.
  • He bought a new widescreen monitor for his gaming PC.
• Screen (n): A broad term for the surface of any display device.
  • The phone's screen cracked when it was dropped.

Synonyms

• Monitor: An output device that displays visual information from a computer.
• Screen: The surface on which images and text are shown.
• Visual Display Unit (VDU): A more formal or older term for a computer display.

Related Phrases

• Display screen: Another term combining the general and specific words.
  • The display screen went blank due to a power issue.
• Computer screen: A common, slightly less formal alternative to "computer display."
  • Clean your computer screen regularly to remove dust.

Notes

• "Computer display" refers specifically to the hardware component. Do not confuse it with the verb "to display," which means to show something.
• While "monitor" is a very close synonym, "computer display" can be a slightly more technical or inclusive term, also encompassing built-in screens on laptops and all-in-one computers.

Noun

1. a screen used to display the output of a computer to the user