Touchscreen: meaning, definitions and examples
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touchscreen
[ ˈtʌʧˌskriːn ]
device interface
A touchscreen is a display screen that responds to touch, allowing users to interact directly with what is displayed on the screen. This technology is commonly used in smartphones, tablets, and various types of computer screens as an intuitive means of navigation. The screen can detect the pressure and location of a finger or stylus, allowing for direct manipulation of software elements. Touchscreens can be capacitive or resistive, with capacitive screens generally offering more responsiveness. They have revolutionized the way users interact with technology by enabling a more visual and tactile experience.
Synonyms
digital display, touch panel.
Examples of usage
- I prefer using a touchscreen laptop for my creative work.
- The smartphone features a large touchscreen for easy navigation.
- Touchscreens are often used in modern car infotainment systems.
Translations
Translations of the word "touchscreen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tela sensível ao toque
🇮🇳 टचस्क्रीन
🇩🇪 Touchscreen
🇮🇩 layar sentuh
🇺🇦 сенсорний екран
🇵🇱 ekran dotykowy
🇯🇵 タッチスクリーン
🇫🇷 écran tactile
🇪🇸 pantalla táctil
🇹🇷 dokunmatik ekran
🇰🇷 터치스크린
🇸🇦 شاشة تعمل باللمس
🇨🇿 dotyková obrazovka
🇸🇰 dotykový displej
🇨🇳 触摸屏
🇸🇮 taktni zaslon
🇮🇸 snertiskjár
🇰🇿 сенсорлық экран
🇬🇪 ტაჩსკრინი
🇦🇿 toxunma ekranı
🇲🇽 pantalla táctil
Etymology
The term 'touchscreen' originated in the 1970s when the first touchscreen technology was developed. Early touch technology, particularly the resistive touchscreens, became widely used in the 1980s for industrial applications. However, it was the advancement of capacitive technology in the late 1990s and early 2000s that propelled touchscreens into consumer electronics. The launch of the first iPhone in 2007 marked a significant shift as it popularized touch interfaces, making them a standard feature in smartphones and tablets. Since then, touchscreens have evolved and diversified, incorporating multi-touch capabilities and becoming integral to various devices, including ATMs, kiosks, and home appliances.