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

But across the rest of social media, the film and its PR campaign have drawn ridicule with several internet users posting screenshots showing cinemas that have sold no seats for screenings of "Melania."

From Barron's

The screenshot says, “This message may be in violation of our Community Guidelines, and has not been sent to protect our community.”

From Los Angeles Times

As we kept going, we fixed bugs, added new features like the screenshot gallery and even figured out a way to flow Google Docs text into the design.

From The Wall Street Journal

TSA recommends you keep this email, take a screenshot or print the receipt because you’ll need to present this at a TSA checkpoint as proof of payment.

From Los Angeles Times

Sauer conceded that the court’s official record doesn’t contain the mortgage applications—but does contain screenshots of social-media posts discussing the applications.

From The Wall Street Journal