Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

overhead-projector

Noun
/ˈoʊvərhɛd prəˈdʒɛktər/
Definition
A device that projects transparent images onto a screen or wall for viewing.
Examples
  • The teacher used an overhead projector to show the lesson plans for the day.
  • During the meeting, an overhead projector displayed the financial stats clearly for everyone to see.
  • To illustrate her point, she placed an image on the overhead projector while explaining her concept.
Meaning
It is commonly used in classrooms and presentations to display information from transparencies, allowing for visual engagement.
Synonyms
  • transparency projector
  • overhead beam projector
  • overhead display