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graphic terminal [1 record]

Record 1 2019-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
  • Computer Graphics
  • Printing Machines and Equipment
DEF

A computer terminal capable of producing some form of drawing based on data being processed by or stored in a computer.

CONT

Graphic terminals are primarily of two types - CRT [cathode ray tube] displays and electromechanical plotters. CRT terminals for graphic applications require the ability to draw lines and move spots on the surface of the CRT, as well as printing alphanumeric characters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Périphériques (Informatique)
  • Infographie
  • Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
DEF

Terminal à partir duquel sont reproduits des dessins ou des graphiques.

PHR

terminal graphique interactif, terminal graphique passif

PHR

affichage sur un terminal graphique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
  • Gráficos de computadora
  • Equipo (Artes gráficas e imprenta)
DEF

Terminal de representación visual dotado de una pantalla para representar dibujos, además de información y textos.

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