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video screen

B1
UK/ˈvɪdɪəʊ skriːn/US/ˈvɪdioʊ skriːn/

Neutral to technical

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Definition

Meaning

A display surface that shows moving images, typically from a television, computer, or other electronic device.

Any electronic visual display unit capable of presenting video content; can refer to monitors, televisions, digital signage, or integrated displays in devices.

Linguistics

Semantic Notes

Compound noun where 'video' specifies the type of content and 'screen' specifies the physical display component. Often used interchangeably with 'monitor' or 'display' in technical contexts.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant lexical differences; both use 'video screen' similarly. British English may use 'monitor' more frequently in computing contexts.

Connotations

Neutral in both varieties; slightly more technical than 'screen' alone.

Frequency

Equally common in both varieties, though 'screen' alone is more frequent in everyday speech.

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
computer video screenlarge video screenflat video screentouchscreen video screen
medium
video screen displayvideo screen technologyvideo screen resolution
weak
bright video screenvideo screen imagevideo screen size

Grammar

Valency Patterns

on the video screenvideo screen of [device]connect to a video screen

Vocabulary

Synonyms

Strong

visual display unitVDU

Neutral

monitordisplayscreen

Weak

TV screencomputer screen

Vocabulary

Antonyms

audio speakerprintouthard copy

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

  • “glued to the video screen”
  • “video screen zombie”

Usage

Context Usage

Business

Used in presentations and digital signage contexts: 'The conference room has a large video screen for client meetings.'

Academic

Appears in media studies and computer science: 'Participants viewed the stimulus on a 24-inch video screen.'

Everyday

Common when referring to televisions or computer monitors: 'I need to clean my video screen; it's full of fingerprints.'

Technical

Specifies display hardware in electronics and computing: 'The device outputs HDMI to an external video screen.'

Examples

By Part of Speech

verb

British English

  • The system will video screen the applicants remotely.
  • We need to video screen the presentation before the conference.

American English

  • The software allows you to video screen your desktop.
  • They will video screen the interview for quality assurance.

adverb

British English

  • The data was displayed video-screen clearly.
  • He presented the results video-screen effectively.

American English

  • The presentation was shown video-screen large.
  • The interface works video-screen perfectly.

adjective

British English

  • The video-screen technology has improved dramatically.
  • We offer video-screen repair services.

American English

  • The video-screen display was crystal clear.
  • They installed new video-screen equipment in the auditorium.

Examples

By CEFR Level

A2
  • Look at the video screen.
  • The video screen is big.
  • I watch films on the video screen.
B1
  • The teacher used a video screen to show the documentary.
  • My computer has a high-quality video screen.
  • The airport has video screens showing flight information.
B2
  • The video screen resolution affects the clarity of the image.
  • Modern video screens use LED technology for better energy efficiency.
  • The presentation was displayed simultaneously on multiple video screens in the hall.
C1
  • The surgeon relied on the video screen during the minimally invasive procedure.
  • Digital artists often calibrate their video screens for colour-accurate work.
  • The video screen's refresh rate is crucial for competitive gaming.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

VIDEO shows moving pictures, SCREEN is where you see them – together they make a VIDEO SCREEN.

Conceptual Metaphor

A WINDOW INTO DIGITAL WORLDS

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Common Pitfalls

Translation Traps (for Russian speakers)

  • Avoid literal translation as 'видео экран' – 'монитор' or 'экран' is more natural.
  • Don't confuse with 'video wall' (видеостена).

Common Mistakes

  • Using 'video screen' for static displays like e-readers.
  • Incorrect plural: 'videos screens' instead of 'video screens'.

Practice

Quiz

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT typically a synonym for 'video screen'?

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

In many contexts, yes, especially for computers. However, 'video screen' can refer to any screen showing video, including TVs, while 'monitor' often implies a computer display.

Yes, though less common. It means to display something on a video screen or to conduct a preliminary interview via video.

'Screen' is more general (can be a window screen, projection screen). 'Video screen' specifically refers to an electronic display showing moving images.

It's neutral. In very formal technical writing, 'display' or 'monitor' might be preferred, but 'video screen' is acceptable in most contexts.