Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
teleprompter
noun
/ˈtɛlɪˌprɒmptər/
Definition
A teleprompter is a device that displays a script for a speaker or presenter to read while speaking on camera.
Examples
- During the live broadcast, the news anchor read from the teleprompter.
- The actor practiced using the teleprompter to ensure they could deliver their lines smoothly.
- Using a teleprompter can greatly reduce the stress of public speaking.
Meaning
It helps presenters deliver speeches or news without needing to memorize or hold a script, allowing for a more natural speaking style.
Synonyms
- Prompting device
- Autocue
- Script display
