noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A digital recording of a computer screen's display.
2. 2
   A video stream that's broadcasted live to an audience.

Synonyms

All synonyms

screen recordingscreenshotscreenshotvideo screen capture

Etymology

Coined in 2004. From screen + -cast, from broadcast.

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