Beamers: meaning, definitions and examples

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beamers

[ ˈbiːmərz ]

Noun

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technology

Beamers is a slang term for projectors, usually used in informal settings or among tech enthusiasts.

Synonyms

presentation devices, projectors.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
beamers	This is a repeated entry but refers to the same context as above. Make sure the beamer is connected to the laptop. He bought a new beamer for his home theater.
projectors	This is the most commonly used term, both in American and British English, for devices that project images or videos onto a screen. It is suitable for both formal and informal contexts. The projector in the classroom is very old and needs to be replaced. Please turn on the projector before the meeting starts.
presentation devices	This is a broader term that encompasses any device used for presentations, including projectors, interactive displays, and other digital tools. It is suitable for professional and formal contexts or when referring to various types of devices. Our company invested in new presentation devices for the conference room. Modern presentation devices can enhance the effectiveness of meetings.

Word

Description / Examples

beamers

This is a repeated entry but refers to the same context as above.

Make sure the beamer is connected to the laptop.
He bought a new beamer for his home theater.

projectors

This is the most commonly used term, both in American and British English, for devices that project images or videos onto a screen. It is suitable for both formal and informal contexts.

The projector in the classroom is very old and needs to be replaced.
Please turn on the projector before the meeting starts.

presentation devices

This is a broader term that encompasses any device used for presentations, including projectors, interactive displays, and other digital tools. It is suitable for professional and formal contexts or when referring to various types of devices.

Our company invested in new presentation devices for the conference room.
Modern presentation devices can enhance the effectiveness of meetings.

Examples of usage

During the presentation, we used beamers to display the slides on the screen.
The classroom was equipped with state-of-the-art beamers for better visibility.

Translations

Translations of the word "beamers" in other languages:

🇵🇹 faróis

🇮🇳 बीमर

🇩🇪 Scheinwerfer

🇮🇩 lampu depan

🇺🇦 фари

🇵🇱 reflektory

🇯🇵 ヘッドライト

🇫🇷 phares

🇪🇸 faros

🇹🇷 farlar

🇰🇷 헤드라이트

🇸🇦 المصابيح الأمامية

🇨🇿 světlomety

🇸🇰 svetlomety

🇨🇳 前照灯

🇸🇮 žarometi

🇮🇸 framljós

🇰🇿 шамдар

🇬🇪 ფარები

🇦🇿 faralar

🇲🇽 faros

Etymology

The term 'beamers' originated from the early 2000s tech culture, where projectors were commonly referred to as beamers due to their ability to project light beams onto surfaces. Over time, the slang term gained popularity among tech users and eventually became widely recognized in informal settings.