vdu
Definition
Noun: - Video Display Unit: A British English term for an electronic output device that visually presents data from a computer or other system. It is synonymous with the more common terms "monitor" or "screen."
Usage
- This term is primarily used in British English contexts to refer to a computer monitor or display screen.
- It is a technical or formal term, often found in older documentation, specifications, or certain professional fields.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- While "VDU" is a recognized abbreviation, the full term "video display unit" is rarely used in everyday conversation. In modern contexts, "monitor," "display," or "screen" are far more common, even in British English.
Variants and Related Words
- Monitor (noun): The most common contemporary term for a VDU.
- Display (noun): A general term for a screen that shows information.
- Screen (noun): A common term for the surface of a VDU.
- CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) (noun): A now-obsolete type of VDU technology.
- LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) (noun): A common flat-panel technology used in modern VDUs.
Synonyms
- Monitor
- Display
- Screen
- Visual Display Unit (a less common variant)
Notes
- "VDU" is an initialism. It is not typically used in idioms or as part of phrasal verbs, as it refers to a specific piece of hardware.
- The term has become somewhat dated with the advancement of technology and the prevalence of integrated displays in devices like laptops and tablets.
Noun
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(British) British term for video display
