screenshot

American  

[skreen-shot] / ˈskrinˌʃɒt /

Or screen shot

noun

1. Also called screen capture.  Also called screencap.  a copy or image of what is seen on a computer monitor or other screen at a given time.

   Save the screenshot as a graphics file.

---

verb (used with object)

screenshot, screenshotted, screenshotting

1. to take a screenshot of.

   You can screenshot the error message and send it to me.

screenshot British  

/ ˈskriːnˌʃɒt /

noun

1. an image created by copying part or all of the display on a computer screen at a particular moment, for example in order to demonstrate the use of a piece of software

---

Etymology

Origin of screenshot

First recorded in 1980–85; screen ( def. ) + shot ¹

Example Sentences

One Swiftie on Reddit posted a screenshot of a countdown revealing a limited CD release with acoustic bonus tracks, writing, “I’m done, Taylor. This is the worst.”

From Los Angeles Times

Some Vinted sellers have posted screenshots of the messages on TikTok and Instagram asking if they have to give their details, and if they do, will they be taxed.

From BBC

The watchdog noted that Hegseth declined to be interviewed and provided only a limited set of messages, forcing investigators to rely partly on screenshots published earlier in the press.

From Salon

If you don’t know the model, upload a photo or screenshot.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dozens of apparent Shopify merchants posted screenshots of login error messages in response to the company’s X post celebrating Cyber Monday.

From Barron's