whiteboard
[ hwahyt-bawrd, ‐bohrd, wahyt‐ ]
/ ˈʰwaɪtˌbɔrd, ‐ˌboʊrd, ˈwaɪt‐ /
noun
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.
Nearby words
white-winged scoter, whiteacre, whitebait, whitebeam, whitebeard, whiteboard, whiteboy, whiteboys, whitecap, whitechapel, whitecoat
Origin of whiteboard
First recorded in 1980–85
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British Dictionary definitions for interactive whiteboard (1 of 2)
interactive whiteboard
noun
a large touch-sensitive board connected to a computer and a digital projector, used for teaching in the classroom
British Dictionary definitions for interactive whiteboard (2 of 2)
whiteboard
/ (ˈwaɪtˌbɔːd) /
noun
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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