teleprompter
Noun: A device used in television broadcasting that displays a script for a presenter or performer to read while appearing to look directly at the camera. It allows for the delivery of spoken content without the need to memorize lines or look down at notes.
The word "teleprompter" is used to refer to the specific piece of equipment. It is a singular, countable noun. * The news anchor read the headlines from the teleprompter. * A teleprompter is essential for live television broadcasts. * The technician adjusted the speed of the teleprompter for the speaker.
- Basic Use: "The politician practiced his speech using a teleprompter before the live debate."
- In a Sentence: "During the interview, she glanced at the teleprompter to recall the next question."
- Descriptive Use: "Modern teleprompters use a clear glass screen and a mirrored system to reflect text."
- "To be on the teleprompter": Refers to text being displayed on the device.
- The correct figures are on the teleprompter for you to read.
- "To read from a teleprompter": Describes the action of using the device.
- He is skilled at reading from a teleprompter while maintaining natural eye contact.
- Autocue: (noun) A brand name that is often used generically, especially in British English, to mean the same as "teleprompter."
- Prompter: (noun) A more general term for a person or device that assists a performer by supplying forgotten lines or text. A teleprompter is a type of electronic prompter.
- Cue card: (noun) A card held off-camera with written text, serving a similar purpose but is a different, non-electronic tool.
- Script display: (noun) A descriptive phrase for the device's function.
The core meaning of "teleprompter" is specifically tied to its use in television, video production, and public speaking to deliver scripted content seamlessly. It is not used for general note-taking or personal reminders.
- a prompter for television performers