Multimedia: meaning, definitions and examples
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multimedia
[ ˌmʌltiˈmiːdiə ]
digital technology
The combined use of several media, such as sound, video, graphics, and text, to convey information.
Synonyms
digital media, interactive media
Examples of usage
- The website uses multimedia to engage users with interactive content.
- The museum offers a multimedia experience with audio guides and virtual reality exhibits.
education
The use of various forms of media, such as audio, video, and images, to enhance learning and teaching.
Synonyms
audiovisual aids, visual aids
Examples of usage
- The classroom is equipped with multimedia tools like projectors and tablets.
- The textbook includes multimedia elements like embedded videos and audio clips.
Translations
Translations of the word "multimedia" in other languages:
🇵🇹 multimídia
🇮🇳 मल्टीमीडिया
🇩🇪 Multimedia
🇮🇩 multimedia
🇺🇦 мультимедіа
🇵🇱 multimedia
🇯🇵 マルチメディア
🇫🇷 multimédia
🇪🇸 multimedia
🇹🇷 multimedya
🇰🇷 멀티미디어
🇸🇦 وسائط متعددة
🇨🇿 multimédia
🇸🇰 multimédiá
🇨🇳 多媒体
🇸🇮 multimedija
🇮🇸 fjölmiðlun
🇰🇿 мультимедиа
🇬🇪 მულტიმედია
🇦🇿 multimedia
🇲🇽 multimedia
Word origin
The term 'multimedia' originated in the 1960s and gained popularity in the 1990s with the widespread adoption of digital technology. It combines 'multi-' meaning many or multiple, and 'media' referring to various forms of communication. Multimedia has transformed the way information is presented and consumed, revolutionizing fields such as entertainment, education, and advertising.