Teleprompter: meaning, definitions and examples

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teleprompter

 

[ หˆtษ›lษชหŒprษ’mptษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

broadcast equipment

A teleprompter is a device used in television and public speaking that displays a script in front of a speaker. This allows the speaker to read the text while looking directly at the audience or camera, creating an engaging and natural presentation. Teleprompters are commonly used by news anchors, politicians, and speakers at large events. They help minimize distractions and maintain eye contact, ensuring effective communication. The technology can vary from basic models to advanced systems with features like scrolling text and adjustable speeds.

Synonyms

auto-cue, prompter, script display

Examples of usage

  • The news anchor read the script from the teleprompter.
  • During the speech, the politician relied on the teleprompter for guidance.
  • The director adjusted the teleprompter for the speaker's preferences.

Translations

Translations of the word "teleprompter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น teleprompter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅ‡เคฒเฅ€เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‰เคฎเฅเคชเฅเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Teleprompter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teleprompter

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตะปะตะฟั€ะพะผะฟั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ teleprompter

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒฌใƒ—ใƒญใƒณใƒ—ใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tรฉlรฉprompteur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ teleprompter

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท teleprompter

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋กœmpํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู‡ุงุฒ ุงู„ุชู„ู‚ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teleprompter

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ teleprompter

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ่ฏๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ teleprompter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ teleprompter

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตะปะตะฟั€ะพะผะฟั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒžแƒ แƒแƒ›แƒžแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teleprompter

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ teleprompter

Etymology

The word 'teleprompter' is a portmanteau of 'tele' meaning 'distant' from Greek and 'prompter' derived from the Latin 'promptus' meaning 'ready' or 'on hand'. The invention of the teleprompter dates back to the late 1950s when it was developed by a team led by the television producer Hubert M. Schlafly Jr. Working on the production of a live television show, Schlafly realized that a device to display scripts could significantly improve the presentation for speakers. Prior to the teleprompter, speakers often memorized their lines or read from paper scripts, which could be distracting. The teleprompter has since evolved with technology, becoming essential in modern broadcasting and public speaking.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,684, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.