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screen

screen

Meaning of screen

information display

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British English/ˈskriːn/
American English/ˈskriːn/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterspíng mù
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screen with Chinese translation

screen usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

Check the flight number on the big screen before you head to the gate.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

The classroom screen displayed the assignment deadline, so everyone wrote it down.

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screen belongs to the topic "Online Learning, Programming, Websites and Apps, Errors and Bugs, Calls and Meetings, Product Team". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

screen屏幕
child孩子
guest客人
greeting问候
student学生
exam考试
homework家庭作业

screen synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between screen / display / digital signage / monitor / sign / scoreboard

🇬🇧English

emphasizes the device or surface used to show information or images; often interchangeable with screen

A2Very Often

The course uses an on-screen display to show quiz scores.

D
🇬🇧English
digital signage

a professional term for networked digital displays used for advertising or information in public spaces

B2Rarely

The airport uses digital signage to show flight updates and ads.

🇬🇧English

often refers to a computer screen or device used for monitoring; less commonly used for public information boards

A2Very Often

She turned on the monitor to check the presentation slides.

🇬🇧English

a sign typically refers to a static or printed display; not necessarily electronic

A2Often

Look for the sign showing the boarding gate number.

S
🇬🇧English
scoreboard

a board that specifically shows scores or results, usually in sports or games

A2Often

The scoreboard displayed the final score of the match.

T
🇬🇧English
ticker

a scrolling line of text that shows headlines or updates, often on news channels or financial screens

B1Rarely

The news ticker at the bottom of the screen showed the latest headlines.

N
🇬🇧English
noticeboard

a board where paper notices are posted; often a physical, non-electronic board

A2Often

There is a noticeboard near the entrance with class schedules.

L
🇬🇧English
LED panel

a hardware term referring to a type of display made from LED modules; focuses on technology, not content

B2Rarely

The stadium installed a new LED panel for clearer replays.

I
🇬🇧English
information kiosk

a freestanding interactive terminal or display that provides information or services to users

B1Rarely

Use the information kiosk to print your boarding pass.

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How to pronounce screen and what this word means

screen means screen. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce screen

/ˈskriːn/

screen translation

screen

screen examples

Check the flight number on the big screen before you head to the gate.

screen transcription

/ˈskriːn/, /ˈskriːn/

Questions about this word

screen meaning: what does it mean?

information display

screen pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

screen is pronounced as /ˈskriːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

screen definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Check the flight number on the big screen before you head to the gate. Translation: Проверьте номер рейса на большом табло, прежде чем идти к выходу.

Is screen part of Product Team vocabulary?

Yes, screen can be learned in the Product Team topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is screen part of Calls and Meetings vocabulary?

Yes, screen can be learned in the Calls and Meetings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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