Autocue

British

/ ˈɔːtəʊˌkjuː /

noun

US and Canadian name (trademark): Teleprompter. an electronic television prompting device whereby a prepared script, unseen by the audience, is enlarged line by line for the speaker

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He began his television career in 2004 working for ITV’s regional news programmes in the West Country, initially as an Autocue operator.

From The Guardian • Mar. 10, 2021

The scripts on the Autocue, from which the presenter read, were held together by sticky tape which often peeled away.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2018

It's impossible to imagine the Stones reduced to playing a cheesy medley of Christmas songs, while squinting to read lyrics off an Autocue.

From The Guardian • Dec. 9, 2012

Fey was having none of it, and sharply directed Downey Jr towards the Autocue.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2010

Even the Autocue seemed to be jammed at 70% speed.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2010

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