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Scrolled: meaning, definitions and examples

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scrolled

 

[ skroʊld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computer usage

Scrolled refers to the action of moving displayed text or images on a screen up or down. This is commonly done using a mouse or touchpad, or by swiping on a touchscreen device. It allows users to view different parts of a document or webpage without physically moving their position.

Synonyms

glided, moved, navigated

Examples of usage

  • She scrolled through her news feed for hours.
  • He scrolled to the bottom of the page to find more information.
  • They scrolled left and right to view the entire gallery.
Context #2 | Verb

physical action

Scrolled can also refer to the act of rolling or turning something, such as a piece of parchment or paper. This usage is less common but can be recognized in historical contexts relating to manuscripts or scrolls.

Synonyms

enrolled, rolled, unrolled

Examples of usage

  • The ancient scribe carefully scrolled the parchment as he wrote.
  • She scrolled the old map to reveal more areas.
  • The historian scrolled through the ancient documents for reference.

Etymology

The word 'scroll' derives from the Middle French term 'escroue', which means 'a roll or scroll of parchment'. It can be traced back further to the Latin word 'scrobulus', meaning 'a small roll'. Initially, scrolls were physical objects made of papyrus or parchment that contained written texts. Over time, as technology advanced, the concept of scrolling evolved to include the act of moving through digital interfaces. Today, scrolling typically refers to navigating content on screens and has become inherent in computer usability, especially with the advent of the internet and smartphones. The evolution of this term reflects significant changes in communication methods and information dissemination throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,042, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.