touch screen
- Noun:
- A touch-sensitive display device: A touch screen is a computer display screen that is also an input device. The user can interact directly with what is displayed by touching the screen with a finger, stylus, or other object, instead of using a separate device like a mouse or keyboard.
- A touch screen allows for intuitive control of a device by directly manipulating graphical elements.
- It is the primary interface for many modern smartphones, tablets, information kiosks, and point-of-sale systems.
- Noun:
- The new tablet features a very responsive touch screen.
- The museum installed an interactive touch screen to provide visitors with more information about the exhibits.
- Most ATMs now use a touch screen for input.
"Capacitive touch screen": A type of touch screen that responds to the electrical properties of the human body, typically allowing for multi-touch gestures. It is common in modern smartphones.
- The capacitive touch screen on this phone is very sensitive to light touches.
"Resistive touch screen": A type of touch screen that responds to pressure. It can be operated with a finger, stylus, or gloved hand but typically does not support multi-touch.
- The resistive touch screen on the old PDA required a firm press with the stylus.
Touchscreen (noun, often written as one word): An alternative spelling for "touch screen".
- The device has a high-definition touchscreen.
Touchpad (noun): A flat, touch-sensitive surface used as a pointing device, typically on laptops. It is related but distinct from a touch screen as it is not a display.
- She navigated using the laptop's touchpad.
- Touch-sensitive display: A more technical term with the same meaning.
- Interactive display: A broader term that can include touch screens and other input methods.
Multi-touch screen: A touch screen capable of recognizing two or more points of contact simultaneously, enabling gestures like pinch-to-zoom.
- The multi-touch screen allows you to zoom in on photos with a pinch gesture.
Touch screen interface: Refers to the graphical user interface (GUI) designed specifically for interaction via a touch screen.
- The app has a simple touch screen interface suitable for all ages.
- a computer display that enables the user to interact with the computer by touching areas on the screen