Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

graphics adapter

British  

noun

  1. computing (on a computer) the hardware that controls the way graphics appear on the monitor

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Make sure the drivers for your graphics adapter are up to date.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 22, 2022

Since you say the problem occurs when the computer goes into sleep mode I recommend giving special attention to the graphics adapter, especially if it’s not one that came with the computer.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 26, 2018

If the problem began only after upgrading to Windows 10, the most likely cause is an incompatible driver for your graphics adapter.

From Seattle Times ● May 27, 2016

If that doesn’t solve the problem, suspicion next falls on the graphics adapter, the display or the connections between them.

From Seattle Times ● May 27, 2016

If nothing is caught and the problem isn’t fixed, it’s time to consider the graphics adapter.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2015

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com