whiteboard
[hwahyt-bawrd, ‐bohrd, wahyt‐]
- a smooth, glossy sheet of white plastic that can be written on with a colored pen or marker in the manner of a blackboard.
- Computers. Also called interactive whiteboard. an interactive display screen that is connected to a computer and allows for viewing, input, and collaboration by multiple users: A whiteboard can enhance classroom instruction.
Origin of whiteboard
First recorded in 1980–85
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interactive whiteboard
- a large touch-sensitive board connected to a computer and a digital projector, used for teaching in the classroom
whiteboard
- a shiny white surface that can be wiped clean after being used for writing or drawing on, used esp in teaching
- a large screen used to project computer images to a group of people
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