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.

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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

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Etymology

Origin of screenshot

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

Example Sentences

Consumer advocates say travelers who cannot safely leave a hotel or short-term rental should document local advisories, keep screenshots of communications with properties and escalate requests through corporate customer-service channels when possible.

From MarketWatch

To verify the startups’ revenue, Shi said he uses public sources—and in some cases, founders send screenshots of their financial accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Nigeria international and Wolves have shared a number of screenshots of private messages he received after Sunday's Premier League game in which he had a first-half penalty saved.

From BBC

It flags blurry photos, screenshots and other possible throwaway images.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We would basically take a screenshot of that house or residence and shoot it over to John and say 'would this house have these bricks inside?'" says Squire.

From BBC