Teleprompter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɛləˌpɹɑmptəɹ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Teleprompter is a noun meaning A device placed near or on a television camera that displays scrolling text, allowing a person to read a script while appearing to speak spontaneously to the camera.
Meaning
A device placed near or on a television camera that displays scrolling text, allowing a person to read a script while appearing to speak spontaneously to the camera.
Example Sentences
Ahem ... GRBLB BLABT UNT MIT SPEEB!! OOT PIFFOO BLABOO... [pause] Would someone please give the Teleprompter a swift kick.
He was more at ease in reading his speech off the dual screens of a teleprompter than looking up and down at a speech text on his lectern.
Word Forms
- teleprompters
Synonyms for teleprompter
Depending on context, synonyms include autocue.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prompter, instructor, monitor, telop, televiewer, telescreen.
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