visiscreen

English

Etymology

Possibly derived from vision +‎ screen.

Noun

visiscreen (plural visiscreens)

(science fiction) An electronic screen capable of displaying images or data.
Synonyms: vidscreen, videoscreen, viewscreen, viewplate, visiplate
- 2010, David Gregory, The Last Christian, Waterville, M.E.: Thorndike Press, →ISBN, page 611:
  An image of Abby appeared on visiscreens at the front of the room.

References

Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2024), “visiscreen, n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.

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